1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (95 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 70 weights approximately 323 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, 1952 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 70 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Austin | Morris |
Model | A 70 | Marina |
Year Released | 1952 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 957 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |