1972 Austin Marina vs. 1997 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 25 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1972 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 655 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Marina. 1997 Ford Falcon 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. 1997 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin Marina | 1997 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Marina | Falcon |
Year Released | 1972 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1273 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2800 mm |