1984 Ferrari 400 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 400 is newer by 13 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 905 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, 1984 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari 400 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Ferrari | Morris |
Model | 400 | Marina |
Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 134 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 52 L |