1967 Holden HR 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 Holden HR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Holden HR would be higher. At 3,048 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Holden HR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Holden HR (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Holden HR should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Holden HR weights approximately 333 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, 1967 Holden HR (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1967 Holden HR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 1967 Holden HR has automatic transmission and 1971 Morris Marina has manual transmission. 1971 Morris Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Holden HR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Holden HR | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Holden | Morris |
| Model | HR | Marina |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3048 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 957 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2440 mm |
