1955 Morris Minor 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 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor 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 50 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Morris Marina weights approximately 204 kg more than 1955 Morris Minor. 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, 1975 Morris Marina (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Morris Minor | 1975 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Morris | Morris |
| Model | Minor | Marina |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 947 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 52 L |
