1978 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 3 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 678 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, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Crown Victoria | 1975 Morris Marina | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Crown Victoria | Marina |
Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1644 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2440 mm |