1977 Austin Marina vs. 1965 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1977 Austin Marina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1977 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1977 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 390 kg more than 1977 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, 1965 Ford Zodiac (190 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Austin Marina | 1965 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Marina | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.7 mm | 82.6 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 | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2780 mm |
