1967 Ford 17 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (95 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1967 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford 17 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina.
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, 1971 Morris Marina (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford 17 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | 17 | Marina |
Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2440 mm |