1977 Austin Marina vs. 1984 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 400 is newer by 7 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1977 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1977 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 950 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, 1984 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Austin Marina. (102 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Austin Marina | 1984 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | Marina | 400 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 392 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 70.7 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2710 mm |