1979 Bristol 412 vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1979 Bristol 412 is newer by 4 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Bristol 412 (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bristol 412 weights approximately 808 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, 1979 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1979 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina. 1979 Bristol 412 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. 1979 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bristol 412 | 1975 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Bristol | Morris |
| Model | 412 | Marina |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2440 mm |
