1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 9 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Morris Marina (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 115 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Morris Marina (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1975 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1975 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Sierra | Marina |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 52 L |
