1978 Austin Marina vs. 1965 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1978 Austin Marina is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1965 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Austin Marina weights approximately 47 kg more than 1965 Ford Cortina. 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, 1978 Austin Marina (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1978 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Austin Marina | 1965 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Marina | Cortina |
Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 58.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2500 mm |