1978 Austin Marina vs. 2010 Ford F-450
To start off, 2010 Ford F-450 is newer by 32 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1978 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster 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. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Ford F-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 712 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Austin Marina | 2010 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Marina | F-450 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 814 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 6670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 4390 mm |
