1950 Fiat 1500 vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1975 Morris Marina is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Morris Marina (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 234 kg more than 1975 Morris 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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Fiat 1500 | 1975 Morris Marina | |
Make | Fiat | Morris |
Model | 1500 | Marina |
Year Released | 1950 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 52 L |