1974 Austin Marina vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1974 Austin Marina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Corsair (66 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1974 Austin Marina. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1974 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 100 kg more than 1974 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, 1965 Ford Corsair (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Austin Marina | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Marina | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 66 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2570 mm |
