1975 Morris Marina vs. 2010 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2010 Ford Taurus is newer by 35 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Taurus weights approximately 855 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.
Because 1975 Morris Marina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Morris Marina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Taurus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Ford Taurus (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina. 2010 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1975 Morris Marina has manual transmission. 1975 Morris Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Morris Marina | 2010 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Morris | Ford |
| Model | Marina | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 337 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1821 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1935 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2868 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 72 L |
