1972 Austin Marina vs. 1982 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1982 Ford Thunderbird 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 3,275 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (87 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1972 Austin Marina. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 526 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 Thunderbird (209 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Marina. (145 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Marina. 1982 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1972 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1972 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin Marina | 1982 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Marina | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 3275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1436 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |
