1975 Morris Marina vs. 1977 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1977 Peugeot 504 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Morris Marina would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Peugeot 504 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 402 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, 1977 Peugeot 504 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (95 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1977 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Morris Marina | 1977 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Morris | Peugeot |
Model | Marina | 504 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 928 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2910 mm |