1966 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 1,274 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat Cabriolet (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat Cabriolet weights approximately 22 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, both vehicles can yield 94 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat Cabriolet | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | Cabriolet | Marina |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| 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 | 94 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 868 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 52 L |
