1968 Ford Ranchero 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 Ranchero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Ranchero would be higher. At 7,022 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Ranchero (355 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Ranchero weights approximately 640 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, 1968 Ford Ranchero (651 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 517 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Ranchero | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Ranchero | Marina |
Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7022 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 110.8 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2440 mm |