1959 Austin A 40 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 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (95 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 197 kg more than 1959 Austin A 40. 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, 1971 Morris Marina (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 40 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Austin | Morris |
Model | A 40 | Marina |
Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 957 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2440 mm |