1989 Ford Granada vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1989 Ford Granada is newer by 18 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Granada (125 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Granada weights approximately 300 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, 1989 Ford Granada (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Granada | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Granada | Marina |
Year Released | 1989 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2440 mm |