1956 Morris Isis vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Isis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Isis would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Morris Isis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (95 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1956 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Isis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Isis weights approximately 340 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, 1956 Morris Isis (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1956 Morris Isis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Morris Isis | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Morris | Morris |
Model | Isis | Marina |
Year Released | 1956 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 957 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2440 mm |