1979 Austin Marina vs. 1962 Bristol 407
To start off, 1979 Austin Marina is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Bristol 407 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1979 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Bristol 407 weights approximately 705 kg more than 1979 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, 1962 Bristol 407 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Marina. 1962 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 1979 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1979 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Bristol 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Austin Marina | 1962 Bristol 407 | |
| Make | Austin | Bristol |
| Model | Marina | 407 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1274 cc | 5129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2910 mm |
