1979 Austin Marina vs. 1965 AC Cobra
To start off, 1979 Austin Marina is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC Cobra (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1979 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 AC Cobra weights approximately 130 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, 1965 AC Cobra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Austin Marina | 1965 AC Cobra | |
| Make | Austin | AC |
| Model | Marina | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1274 cc | 4737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2290 mm |
