1971 Morris Marina vs. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 39 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1128 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, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer 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. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Marina | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Morris | Mercury |
| Model | Marina | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 2053 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1826 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 85 L |
