1971 Morris Marina vs. 1949 Morris Six
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Morris Six (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Morris Six should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Morris Six weights approximately 352 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, 1949 Morris Six (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1949 Morris Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Marina | 1949 Morris Six | |
| Make | Morris | Morris |
| Model | Marina | Six |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1274 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 868 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 40 L |
