1977 Austin Marina vs. 1990 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1990 Ferrari F40 is newer by 13 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 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 563 more horse power than 1977 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1977 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 220 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, 1990 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 618 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Austin Marina | 1990 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | Marina | F40 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 622 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |
