1968 Ford Corsair vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 59 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Corsair weights approximately 17 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, 1968 Ford Corsair (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Corsair | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Corsair | Marina |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 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 | 885 kg | 868 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 52 L |
