1975 AC 428 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1975 AC 428 is newer by 4 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 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 AC 428 weights approximately 465 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, 1975 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1975 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 AC 428 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | AC | Morris |
| Model | 428 | Marina |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 639 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2440 mm |
