1951 Ford Zephyr vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 278 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, 1951 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Zephyr | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Zephyr | Marina |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 868 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 52 L |
