1966 Ford Anglia vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1975 Morris Marina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Morris Marina (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1966 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Morris Marina weights approximately 190 kg more than 1966 Ford Anglia. 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, 1975 Morris Marina (95 Nm @ 2450 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Anglia | 1975 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Anglia | Marina |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 928 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 52 L |
