2005 AC Cobra vs. 1980 Austin Marina
To start off, 2005 AC Cobra is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Austin Marina would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1980 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 AC Cobra weights approximately 182 kg more than 1980 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, 2005 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 AC Cobra | 1980 Austin Marina | |
| Make | AC | Austin |
| Model | Cobra | Marina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2440 mm |
