1972 Austin Marina vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1972 Austin Marina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Taunus weights approximately 80 kg more than 1972 Austin Marina.
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, 1964 Ford Taunus (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin Marina | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Marina | Taunus |
Year Released | 1972 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1273 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2640 mm |