1980 Austin Marina vs. 1976 Ford Capri
To start off, 1980 Austin Marina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Austin Marina (59 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1976 Ford Capri. (54 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Capri weights approximately 130 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Austin Marina (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Austin Marina | 1976 Ford Capri | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Marina | Capri |
Year Released | 1980 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 54 HP |
Torque | 103 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2560 mm |