1980 Austin Marina vs. 1989 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1989 Ford Falcon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Austin Marina would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1980 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Falcon weights approximately 540 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, 1989 Ford Falcon (236 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 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 | 1989 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Marina | Falcon |
Year Released | 1980 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2800 mm |