1975 Morris Marina vs. 2011 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2011 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 36 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Transit Connect (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 692 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, 2011 Ford Transit Connect, 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, 2011 Ford Transit Connect (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina. 2011 Ford Transit Connect 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. 2011 Ford Transit Connect will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Morris Marina | 2011 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Morris | Ford |
| Model | Marina | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 58 L |
