1971 Morris Marina vs. 1959 Morris Minor
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,274 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 78 kg more than 1959 Morris Minor. 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 Morris Marina (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Marina | 1959 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Morris | Morris |
| Model | Marina | Minor |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1274 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 868 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2190 mm |
