1980 Austin Marina vs. 1966 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1980 Austin Marina is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Austin Marina weights approximately 5 kg more than 1966 Ford 12 M. 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, 1966 Ford 12 M (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Austin Marina | 1966 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Marina | 12 M |
Year Released | 1980 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |