1972 Austin Marina vs. 1990 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1990 Ford Thunderbird 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 710 kg more than 1972 Austin Marina.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin Marina | 1990 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Marina | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1972 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2880 mm |