1982 Austin Marina vs. 1953 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1982 Austin Marina is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ford Vedette (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1982 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 1982 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Vedette weights approximately 243 kg more than 1982 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, 1953 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Austin Marina | 1953 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Marina | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2700 mm |
