1979 Austin Marina vs. 2007 Ford F-150
To start off, 2007 Ford F-150 is newer by 28 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-150 (202 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1979 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster 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, 2007 Ford F-150 (353 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Austin Marina | 2007 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Marina | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1274 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3520 mm |
