1979 Austin Marina vs. 1970 Ginetta G21
To start off, 1979 Austin Marina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ginetta G21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ginetta G21 would be higher. At 1,723 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ginetta G21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ginetta G21 (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1979 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ginetta G21 should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Austin Marina weights approximately 143 kg more than 1970 Ginetta G21.
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, 1970 Ginetta G21 (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Ginetta G21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Austin Marina | 1970 Ginetta G21 | |
Make | Austin | Ginetta |
Model | Marina | G21 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1274 cc | 1723 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 82.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 737 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2320 mm |