1973 Austin Marina vs. 1982 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1982 Ford Cortina is newer by 9 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Cortina (60 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1973 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Cortina weights approximately 120 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, 1973 Austin Marina (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Austin Marina | 1982 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Marina | Cortina |
Year Released | 1973 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 63 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1000 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 |