1981 Austin Marina vs. 2007 Ford Territory
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 26 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 3,984 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (245 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1981 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 1981 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 1135 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, 2007 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Austin Marina. 2007 Ford Territory 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. 2007 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Austin Marina | 2007 Ford Territory | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Marina | Territory |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3984 cc |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2850 mm |
