1980 Austin Marina vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1980 Austin Marina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,845 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1980 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 34 kg more than 1980 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, 1975 Ford Escort (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Austin Marina | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Marina | Escort |
Year Released | 1980 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 86.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 77.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 914 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |