1971 Morris Marina vs. 1975 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1975 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Marina would be higher. At 2,292 cc (2 cylinders), 1975 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (115 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 199 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina. 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, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (162 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 1975 Mazda Cosmo 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. 1975 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Marina | 1975 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Morris | Mazda |
| Model | Marina | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |
