1974 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 3 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1114 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina.
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. 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda 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. 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Aston Martin | Morris |
Model | Lagonda | Marina |
Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 81.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1996 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2440 mm |