1981 Austin Marina vs. 1996 Ford Indigo
To start off, 1996 Ford Indigo is newer by 15 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ford Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Indigo (430 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 371 more horse power than 1981 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 1981 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Indigo weights approximately 290 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, 1996 Ford Indigo (549 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 447 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Austin Marina | 1996 Ford Indigo | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Marina | Indigo |
Year Released | 1981 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 549 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2900 mm |