1974 Austin Marina vs. 1988 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1988 Ford Aerostar is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Austin Marina would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Aerostar (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1974 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1974 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 530 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, 1988 Ford Aerostar (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Austin Marina | 1988 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Marina | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3030 mm |
