1953 AC Ace vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1975 Morris Marina is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 AC Ace would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 AC Ace (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Morris Marina weights approximately 120 kg more than 1953 AC Ace.
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, 1953 AC Ace (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1953 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1975 Morris Marina | |
Make | AC | Morris |
Model | Ace | Marina |
Year Released | 1953 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2450 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 81.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 52 L |