1977 Austin Marina vs. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT
To start off, 1977 Austin Marina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 4,388 cc (12 cylinders), 1970 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1977 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1977 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 730 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, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Austin Marina | 1970 Ferrari 365 GT | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | Marina | 365 GT |
Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 4388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.7 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2650 mm |