1971 Morris Marina vs. 1967 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 1,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Triumph Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Triumph Vitesse (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Triumph Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 2 kg more than 1967 Triumph Vitesse.
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, 1967 Triumph Vitesse (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1967 Triumph Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Marina | 1967 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Morris | Triumph |
| Model | Marina | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 39 L |
