1966 Ford Lotus Cortina 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 Ford Lotus Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 20 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
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, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Lotus Cortina | Marina |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 52 L |
