1967 Fiat 124 vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1975 Morris Marina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat 124 (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 124 weights approximately 28 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Morris Marina (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 124 | 1975 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | 124 | Marina |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 52 L |
