1982 Austin Marina vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1982 Austin Marina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Capri (106 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1982 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1982 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 238 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, 1974 Ford Capri (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Austin Marina | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Marina | Capri |
Year Released | 1982 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 60.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2560 mm |