1974 Austin Marina vs. 2007 Ford F-250
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 33 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-250 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1974 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1974 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 2195 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, 2007 Ford F-250 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Austin Marina | 2007 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Marina | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 3075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3490 mm |
