1973 Austin Marina vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Austin Marina would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (90 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1973 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 155 kg more than 1973 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Austin Marina | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Marina | Cortina |
Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2590 mm |