1955 Ford Prefect 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 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Prefect 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 52 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 170 kg more than 1955 Ford Prefect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Prefect | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Prefect | Marina |
Year Released | 1955 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2440 mm |