1956 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1975 Morris Marina is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (119 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 205 kg more than 1975 Morris Marina. 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, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Lancia Aurelia | 1975 Morris Marina | |
Make | Lancia | Morris |
Model | Aurelia | Marina |
Year Released | 1956 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |