1970 Holden Torana vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Holden Torana would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 95 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. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 15 kg more than 1970 Holden Torana.
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, 1970 Holden Torana (163 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1970 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Holden Torana | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Holden | Morris |
| Model | Torana | Marina |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2440 mm |
