1985 Mitsubishi Debonair vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 14 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 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair (112 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 455 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, 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair has automatic transmission and 1971 Morris Marina has manual transmission. 1971 Morris Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Morris |
| Model | Debonair | Marina |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2440 mm |
