1982 Austin Marina vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1982 Austin Marina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 108 kg more than 1982 Austin Marina.
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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Austin Marina | 1981 Ford Capri | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Marina | Capri |
Year Released | 1982 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2570 mm |