1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 305 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000.
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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Abarth | Morris |
| Model | 1000 | Marina |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2440 mm |
