1978 Lancia Stratos vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1978 Lancia Stratos is newer by 7 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 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 112 kg more than 1971 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 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1978 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Lancia Stratos | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Lancia | Morris |
| Model | Stratos | Marina |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 1274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 132 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 868 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 52 L |
