1982 Austin Marina vs. 1970 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1982 Austin Marina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1982 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1982 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 78 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, 1982 Austin Marina (102 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1982 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Austin Marina | 1970 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Marina | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2420 mm |
