1971 Morris Marina vs. 1985 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1985 Toyota Cressida 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 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Cressida (122 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 446 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 Toyota Cressida (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Marina | 1985 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Marina | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1274 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 868 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |
