1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 5 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (95 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 70 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina.
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, 1971 Morris Marina (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Taunus | Marina |
Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |