1978 Mazda 626 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1978 Mazda 626 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 626 (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 626 weights approximately 70 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 Mazda 626 (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mazda 626 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Mazda | Morris |
Model | 626 | Marina |
Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1768 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |