1975 Austin Marina vs. 1970 Ford Capri
To start off, 1975 Austin Marina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (47 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Capri weights approximately 10 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, 1975 Austin Marina (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Austin Marina | 1970 Ford Capri | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Marina | Capri |
Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2570 mm |