1973 Austin Marina vs. 1982 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1982 Ford Thunderbird 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 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (111 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1973 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 697 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, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (264 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Marina. 1982 Ford Thunderbird 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. 1982 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Austin Marina | 1982 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Marina | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1973 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1577 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |