1978 Austin Marina vs. 1988 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1988 Ford Telstar is newer by 10 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Telstar (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1978 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Telstar weights approximately 148 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.
Because 1978 Austin Marina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Austin Marina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Ford Telstar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Ford Telstar (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Austin Marina | 1988 Ford Telstar | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Marina | Telstar |
Year Released | 1978 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |