1955 AC 2-Litre vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (83 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1955 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1955 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 335 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, 1955 AC 2-Litre (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1955 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 AC 2-Litre | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | AC | Morris |
| Model | 2-Litre | Marina |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2440 mm |
