1971 Morris Marina vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 13 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, 1971 Morris Marina (83 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 85 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, 1971 Morris Marina (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri. 1984 Ford Capri 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. 1984 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Marina | 1984 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Morris | Ford |
| Model | Marina | Capri |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 58 L |
