1971 Lancia Stratos vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1975 Morris Marina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Stratos (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 55 kg more than 1975 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, 1971 Lancia Stratos (155 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (135 Nm). This means 1971 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lancia Stratos | 1975 Morris Marina | |
Make | Lancia | Morris |
Model | Stratos | Marina |
Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 135 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2440 mm |