1971 Morris Marina vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier 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 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 344 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 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 2010 Nissan Frontier 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 Nissan Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Marina | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Morris | Nissan |
| Model | Marina | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3200 mm |
