1978 Austin Marina vs. 1972 Ford Escort
To start off, 1978 Austin Marina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Escort (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1978 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Escort weights approximately 18 kg more than 1978 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, 1972 Ford Escort (146 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Austin Marina | 1972 Ford Escort | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Marina | Escort |
Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2400 mm |