1981 Austin Marina vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Austin Marina would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 59 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 90 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Austin Marina (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (98 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1981 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Austin Marina | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Marina | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1984 |
| 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 | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
