1971 Morris Marina vs. 1971 Pontiac Ventura II

To start off, both 1971 Morris Marina and 1971 Pontiac Ventura II were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,031 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Ventura II is equipped with a bigger engine.

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. 1971 Pontiac Ventura II has automatic transmission and 1971 Morris Marina has manual transmission. 1971 Morris Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Pontiac Ventura II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1971 Morris Marina 1971 Pontiac Ventura II
Make Morris Pontiac
Model Marina Ventura II
Year Released 1971 1971
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1275 cc 5031 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 59 HP 0 HP
Top Speed 135 km/hour 195 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors


 

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