1973 Austin Marina vs. 1988 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1988 Ford Sierra is newer by 15 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Sierra (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1973 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Sierra weights approximately 130 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, 1988 Ford Sierra (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Austin Marina | 1988 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Marina | Sierra |
Year Released | 1973 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2620 mm |