1987 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1987 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 12 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 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Thunderbird (193 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 11 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Morris Marina (135 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (91 Nm). This means 1975 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Thunderbird | 1975 Morris Marina | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Thunderbird | Marina |
Year Released | 1987 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 135 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 52 L |