1971 Morris Marina vs. 1971 Subaru FF-1
To start off, both 1971 Morris Marina and 1971 Subaru FF-1 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Subaru FF-1 (65 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Subaru FF-1 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 186 kg more than 1971 Subaru FF-1.
Because 1971 Morris Marina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Morris Marina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Subaru FF-1, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Subaru FF-1. (85 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Subaru FF-1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Marina | 1971 Subaru FF-1 | |
| Make | Morris | Subaru |
| Model | Marina | FF-1 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 65 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 696 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 64 L |
