1976 Mazda RX-4 vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1976 Mazda RX-4 is newer by 1 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 2,616 cc, 1976 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda RX-4 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda RX-4 should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda RX-4 weights approximately 182 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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Mazda RX-4 (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (95 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda RX-4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Mazda RX-4 | 1975 Morris Marina | |
Make | Mazda | Morris |
Model | RX-4 | Marina |
Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2450 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 928 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |