1986 Ford Escort vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1986 Ford Escort is newer by 15 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Escort (132 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Escort weights approximately 115 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.
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, 1986 Ford Escort, 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, 1986 Ford Escort (180 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Escort | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Escort | Marina |
Year Released | 1986 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |