1962 Austin A 90 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Austin A 90 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 90 weights approximately 605 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, 1962 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin A 90 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Austin | Morris |
Model | A 90 | Marina |
Year Released | 1962 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2440 mm |