1982 Austin Marina vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 1982 Austin Marina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,270 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Granada (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1982 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1982 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 618 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, 1977 Ford Granada (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Austin Marina | 1977 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Marina | Granada |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3270 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2800 mm |
