1953 Austin A 90 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,658 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (95 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 90 weights approximately 425 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, 1953 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 90 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Austin | Morris |
| Model | A 90 | Marina |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2658 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |
