1977 Austin Marina vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1977 Austin Marina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (64 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1977 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1977 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Austin Marina weights approximately 9 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
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, 1977 Austin Marina (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Austin Marina | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Marina | Escort |
Year Released | 1977 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.7 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 63 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 871 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2400 mm |