1964 Austin A 99 vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 99 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 965 kg more than 1964 Austin A 99.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost (780 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 559 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 99. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 99. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost has automatic transmission and 1964 Austin A 99 has manual transmission. 1964 Austin A 99 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 99 | 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | Austin | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | A 99 | Ghost |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 780 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5569 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3465 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 82 L |
