1973 Austin Marina vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 8 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1973 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 355 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, 1981 Ford Granada (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Marina. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1973 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1973 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Austin Marina | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Marina | Granada |
Year Released | 1973 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2780 mm |