1975 Austin Marina vs. 1949 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 1975 Austin Marina is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 59 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 480 kg more than 1975 Austin Marina.
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, 1949 Jeep Station Wagon (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1949 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Austin Marina | 1949 Jeep Station Wagon | |
| Make | Austin | Jeep |
| Model | Marina | Station Wagon |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2650 mm |
