1982 Austin Marina vs. 1954 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1982 Austin Marina is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1954 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Austin Marina weights approximately 117 kg more than 1954 Ford Prefect. 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, 1982 Austin Marina (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1982 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Austin Marina | 1954 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Marina | Prefect |
Year Released | 1982 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1170 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2220 mm |