1980 Austin Marina vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
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 Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1980 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 705 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Austin Marina | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Marina | Falcon |
Year Released | 1980 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 491 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2830 mm |