1972 Ford Torino vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1975 Morris Marina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Torino would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Torino (162 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 741 kg more than 1975 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, 1972 Ford Torino (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina. 1972 Ford Torino has automatic transmission and 1975 Morris Marina has manual transmission. 1975 Morris Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford Torino will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Torino | 1975 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Torino | Marina |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 52 L |
