1979 Austin Marina vs. 1981 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1981 Ford Taunus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Austin Marina would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Taunus weights approximately 50 kg more than 1979 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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Austin Marina | 1981 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Marina | Taunus |
Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1274 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |