1972 Austin Marina vs. 1990 Ford Granada
To start off, 1990 Ford Granada is newer by 18 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Granada (92 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1972 Austin Marina. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Granada weights approximately 480 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, 1990 Ford Granada (204 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Marina. (145 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin Marina | 1990 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Marina | Granada |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2770 mm |
