1969 AMC Hornet vs. 1960 Austin A 99
To start off, 1969 AMC Hornet is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 4,983 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 AMC Hornet (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC Hornet should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 99 weights approximately 181 kg more than 1969 AMC Hornet.
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, 1969 AMC Hornet (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 99. 1969 AMC Hornet has automatic transmission and 1960 Austin A 99 has manual transmission. 1960 Austin A 99 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 AMC Hornet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 AMC Hornet | 1960 Austin A 99 | |
| Make | AMC | Austin |
| Model | Hornet | A 99 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4983 cc | 2910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2800 mm |
