1971 Morris Marina vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1975 Morris Marina 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 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Morris Marina weights approximately 14 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. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 94 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Marina | 1975 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Morris | Morris |
| Model | Marina | Marina |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1274 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 868 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 52 L |
