1947 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 1971 Morris Marina

To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1947 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Jaguar Mark IV (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Jaguar Mark IV should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 825 kg more than 1971 Morris 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, 1947 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1947 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.

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