1971 Morris Marina vs. 2003 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2003 Toyota Condor is newer by 32 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 2,437 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Condor (108 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Condor should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Condor weights approximately 570 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, 2003 Toyota Condor (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Marina | 2003 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Marina | Condor |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2437 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1505 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |
