1981 Austin Marina vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 31 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (411 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 1981 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1981 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1740 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (588 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 486 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Austin Marina. 2012 Ford F-150 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. 2012 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Austin Marina | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Marina | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 411 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 2620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3670 mm |
