1959 Ford 17M 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 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford 17M would be higher. At 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford 17M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 59 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 233 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, 1959 Ford 17M (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1959 Ford 17M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Ford 17M 1971 Morris Marina
Make Ford Morris
Model 17M Marina
Year Released 1959 1971
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1697 cc 1275 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 59 HP 59 HP
Engine RPM 4250 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 120 Nm 94 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 2450 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 70.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76.6 mm 81.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.1:1 8.8:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1115 kg 882 kg
Vehicle Length 4380 mm 4240 mm
Vehicle Width 1680 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1510 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2440 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 52 L


 

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