1962 Austin Princess 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 Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin Princess weights approximately 1255 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 Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1962 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin Princess | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Austin | Morris |
Model | Princess | Marina |
Year Released | 1962 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 52 L |