1959 Fiat 1200 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 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,274 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1200 (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1200 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1200 weights approximately 32 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Morris Marina (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1200 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Fiat | Morris |
Model | 1200 | Marina |
Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1274 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2450 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 81.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 132 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 868 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 52 L |