1971 Morris Marina vs. 1986 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1986 Ford Fairlane is newer by 15 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 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Fairlane (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 750 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, 1986 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 1986 Ford Fairlane 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. 1986 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Marina | 1986 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Morris | Ford |
| Model | Marina | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 4089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2950 mm |
