1968 Holden Monaro vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1975 Morris Marina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Monaro (101 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1975 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 Holden Monaro (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Monaro | 1975 Morris Marina | |
Make | Holden | Morris |
Model | Monaro | Marina |
Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 213 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2440 mm |