1979 Austin Marina vs. 1995 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1995 Ford Mustang is newer by 16 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 4,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Mustang weights approximately 603 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. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Ford Mustang (386 Nm) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Marina. (102 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Austin Marina | 1995 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Marina | Mustang |
Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1274 cc | 4947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 386 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1483 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |