1981 Austin Marina vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1981 Austin Marina is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1981 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1981 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 735 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Austin Marina | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Marina | Mustang |
Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 503 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2780 mm |