1971 Morris Marina vs. 1985 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1985 Peugeot 604 is newer by 14 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 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Peugeot 604 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Peugeot 604 (153 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Peugeot 604 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 455 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, 1985 Peugeot 604 (242 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1985 Peugeot 604 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Marina | 1985 Peugeot 604 | |
| Make | Morris | Peugeot |
| Model | Marina | 604 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2810 mm |
