1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 1974 Austin Marina
To start off, 1974 Austin Marina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Gran Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Gran Torino would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Gran Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Gran Torino (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1974 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Gran Torino should accelerate faster than 1974 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Gran Torino weights approximately 978 kg more than 1974 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, 1972 Ford Gran Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Gran Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Austin Marina. 1974 Austin Marina has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Gran Torino has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Gran Torino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Austin Marina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Gran Torino | 1974 Austin Marina | |
| Make | Ford | Austin |
| Model | Gran Torino | Marina |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2440 mm |
