1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1975 Morris Marina is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 55 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 34 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 55 weights approximately 89 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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 55 | 1975 Morris Marina | |
Make | Austin | Morris |
Model | A 55 | Marina |
Year Released | 1955 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2440 mm |