1974 Austin Marina vs. 1990 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1990 Ford Sierra is newer by 16 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Sierra (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1974 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1974 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Sierra weights approximately 130 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, 1990 Ford Sierra (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Austin Marina | 1990 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Marina | Sierra |
Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1595 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 | 102 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 |