1972 Austin Marina vs. 1981 Morgan 4
To start off, 1981 Morgan 4 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Austin Marina would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1972 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Austin Marina weights approximately 55 kg more than 1981 Morgan 4.
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, 1981 Morgan 4 (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin Marina | 1981 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Austin | Morgan |
| Model | Marina | 4 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1273 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |
