1971 Morris Marina vs. 1971 Peugeot 404
To start off, both 1971 Morris Marina and 1971 Peugeot 404 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1971 Peugeot 404. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1971 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 228 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Marina | 1971 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Morris | Peugeot |
| Model | Marina | 404 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2850 mm |
