1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 10 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Morris Marina weights approximately 6 kg more than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037.
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, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1975 Morris Marina | |
Make | Abarth | Morris |
Model | Lancia 037 | Marina |
Year Released | 1985 | 1975 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2440 mm |