1981 Ford Granada vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 10 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (83 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (68 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 435 kg more than 1971 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, 1981 Ford Granada (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Granada | Marina |
Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2440 mm |