1972 Holden Torana 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 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Holden Torana would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Holden Torana (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Holden Torana weights approximately 48 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 Holden Torana (131 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1972 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Holden Torana | 1975 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Holden | Morris |
| Model | Torana | Marina |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |
