1972 Austin Marina vs. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 13 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1972 Austin Marina. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 1030 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, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Marina. (145 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Marina. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville 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. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin Marina | 1985 De Tomaso Deauville | |
| Make | Austin | De Tomaso |
| Model | Marina | Deauville |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
