1981 Austin Marina vs. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 29 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1981 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1981 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1976 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, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Austin Marina. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Austin Marina | 2010 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Marina | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2920 mm |
