1990 Ford Taurus vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1990 Ford Taurus 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 2,513 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Taurus (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Taurus weights approximately 476 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.
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 Ford Taurus, 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, 1990 Ford Taurus (176 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (95 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Taurus | 1975 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Taurus | Marina |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2513 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 928 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2440 mm |
