1982 Ferrari 208 vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 7 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 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 380 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, 1982 Ferrari 208 (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ferrari 208 | 1975 Morris Marina | |
Make | Ferrari | Morris |
Model | 208 | Marina |
Year Released | 1982 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 52 L |