1974 Ford Granada vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1974 Ford Granada 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 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (95 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 543 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. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Ford Granada (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Granada | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Granada | Marina |
Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 957 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2440 mm |