1977 Austin Marina vs. 2004 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2004 Ford Econovan is newer by 27 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 1,789 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Econovan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Econovan (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1977 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Econovan should accelerate faster than 1977 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Econovan weights approximately 416 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, 2004 Ford Econovan (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Econovan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Austin Marina | 2004 Ford Econovan | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Marina | Econovan |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2210 mm |
