1981 Austin Marina vs. 1956 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1981 Austin Marina is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ford Zodiac (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1981 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1981 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 312 kg more than 1981 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, 1956 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Austin Marina | 1956 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Marina | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2720 mm |
