1984 Ford Orion vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1984 Ford Orion 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 1,606 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1984 Ford Orion. (54 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Orion weights approximately 82 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina.
Because 1971 Morris Marina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Morris Marina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Orion, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ford Orion (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Orion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Orion | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Orion | Marina |
Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 1274 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2450 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 81.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 868 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 52 L |