1958 Ford Consul vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1975 Morris Marina is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Consul 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 1958 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 155 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 (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1975 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Consul | 1975 Morris Marina | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Consul | Marina |
Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 52 L |