1950 Morris Six vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (83 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1950 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morris Six weights approximately 289 kg more than 1971 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Morris Marina (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Morris Six | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Morris | Morris |
Model | Six | Marina |
Year Released | 1950 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2215 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 52 L |