1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (83 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 40 weights approximately 105 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, 1971 Morris Marina (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 40 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Austin | Morris |
| Model | A 40 | Marina |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 52 L |
