1979 Austin Marina vs. 2013 Scion FR-S
To start off, 2013 Scion FR-S is newer by 34 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Scion FR-S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Scion FR-S (199 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1979 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Scion FR-S should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Scion FR-S weights approximately 350 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, 2013 Scion FR-S (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Scion FR-S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Austin Marina | 2013 Scion FR-S | |
| Make | Austin | Scion |
| Model | Marina | FR-S |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1274 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 199 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2570 mm |
