1971 Morris Marina vs. 1982 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1982 Opel Ascona is newer by 11 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Opel Ascona (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Opel Ascona weights approximately 57 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.
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, 1982 Opel Ascona, 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 (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Ascona. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Ascona. 1982 Opel Ascona 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. 1982 Opel Ascona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Morris Marina | 1982 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Morris | Opel |
Model | Marina | Ascona |
Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 992 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |