1972 Austin Marina vs. 1982 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1982 Ford Mustang is newer by 10 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 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Mustang (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1972 Austin Marina. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Mustang weights approximately 275 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, 1982 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Marina. (145 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin Marina | 1982 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Marina | Mustang |
Year Released | 1972 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2560 mm |