1972 Austin Marina vs. 1972 Ford Cortina
To start off, both 1972 Austin Marina and 1972 Ford Cortina were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Austin Marina (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1972 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Cortina weights approximately 134 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, 1972 Austin Marina (145 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin Marina | 1972 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Marina | Cortina |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.8 mm | 63 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2590 mm |