1972 Austin Marina vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1972 Austin Marina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,548 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1972 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 164 kg more than 1972 Austin Marina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin Marina | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Marina | Capri |
Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1273 cc | 2548 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 66.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2570 mm |