1978 Austin Marina vs. 1979 Mazda Montrose
To start off, 1979 Mazda Montrose is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Austin Marina would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda Montrose is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda Montrose (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1978 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda Montrose should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda Montrose weights approximately 186 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, 1979 Mazda Montrose (119 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda Montrose will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Austin Marina | 1979 Mazda Montrose | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | Marina | Montrose |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1068 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |