1982 Austin Marina vs. 1988 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1988 Ford Fairlane is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Austin Marina would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Fairlane (138 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1982 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1982 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 748 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, 1988 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Austin Marina | 1988 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Marina | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 4089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2950 mm |
