1953 Austin A 40 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 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 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 44 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 40 weights approximately 66 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. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Morris Marina (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1975 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 40 | 1975 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Austin | Morris |
| Model | A 40 | Marina |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 52 L |
