1978 Austin Marina vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 6 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Capri (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1978 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 128 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, 1984 Ford Capri (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Austin Marina | 1984 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Marina | Capri |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2570 mm |
