1986 Ford Orion vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1986 Ford Orion 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 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Orion (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Orion should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 2 kg more than 1986 Ford Orion.
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 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, 1986 Ford Orion (101 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Orion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Orion | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Orion | Marina |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64.5 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 52 L |
