1977 Ford Granada vs. 1974 Austin Marina
To start off, 1977 Ford Granada is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Austin Marina would be higher. At 2,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Granada (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1974 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1974 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 537 kg more than 1974 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, 1977 Ford Granada (216 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Granada | 1974 Austin Marina | |
| Make | Ford | Austin |
| Model | Granada | Marina |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2791 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1417 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2440 mm |
