1975 Austin Marina vs. 1999 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 1999 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Austin Marina would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar S-Type (238 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1975 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1975 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 804 kg more than 1975 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, 1999 Jaguar S-Type (293 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Austin Marina | 1999 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | Marina | S-Type |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3040 mm |
