1977 Mazda 929 vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1977 Mazda 929 is newer by 2 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Morris Marina (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda 929 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1975 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, 1977 Mazda 929 (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda 929 | 1975 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Mazda | Morris |
| Model | 929 | Marina |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1768 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 52 L |
