1981 Austin Marina vs. 2000 Ford TL-50

To start off, 2000 Ford TL-50 is newer by 19 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 1,798 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford TL-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford TL-50 (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1981 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford TL-50 should accelerate faster than 1981 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford TL-50 weights approximately 422 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, 2000 Ford TL-50 (570 Nm) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Austin Marina. (102 Nm). This means 2000 Ford TL-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Austin Marina. 2000 Ford TL-50 has automatic transmission and 1981 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1981 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford TL-50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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