1978 Austin Marina vs. 1953 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1978 Austin Marina is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1953 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford 12 M.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Austin Marina | 1953 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Marina | 12 M |
Year Released | 1978 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |