1977 Austin Marina vs. 1979 Ford Monarch
To start off, 1979 Ford Monarch is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Austin Marina would be higher. At 4,122 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Monarch is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Monarch weights approximately 580 kg more than 1977 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. 1979 Ford Monarch has automatic transmission and 1977 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1977 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Monarch will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Austin Marina | 1979 Ford Monarch | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Marina | Monarch |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 4122 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2800 mm |
