1982 Austin Marina vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1982 Austin Marina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1982 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1982 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 153 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Marina. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 1982 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1982 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Taunus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Austin Marina | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Marina | Taunus |
Year Released | 1982 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |