1975 Morris Marina vs. 1989 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1989 Peugeot 504 is newer by 14 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Peugeot 504 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 204 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.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Morris Marina | 1989 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Morris | Peugeot |
Model | Marina | 504 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |