1990 Austin Montego vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1990 Austin Montego is newer by 15 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 85 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Austin Montego weights approximately 185 kg more than 1975 Morris Marina.
Because 1975 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 1975 Morris Marina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Austin Montego, 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, 1975 Morris Marina (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Austin Montego. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Austin Montego | 1975 Morris Marina | |
Make | Austin | Morris |
Model | Montego | Marina |
Year Released | 1990 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |