1978 Austin Marina vs. 1978 Ford Limited
To start off, both 1978 Austin Marina and 1978 Ford Limited were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Limited is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Limited weights approximately 868 kg more than 1978 Austin Marina.
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. 1978 Ford Limited has automatic transmission and 1978 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1978 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Limited will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Austin Marina | 1978 Ford Limited | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Marina | Limited |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 4947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2910 mm |