1976 Mazda 929 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1976 Mazda 929 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 12 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda 929 weights approximately 157 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 929. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Mazda 929 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Mazda | Morris |
Model | 929 | Marina |
Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |