1991 Ford Festiva vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1991 Ford Festiva is newer by 16 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 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Ford Festiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Festiva (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Festiva should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Morris Marina weights approximately 112 kg more than 1991 Ford Festiva.
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, 1991 Ford Festiva, 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, 1991 Ford Festiva (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (95 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Ford Festiva | 1975 Morris Marina | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Festiva | Marina |
Year Released | 1991 | 1975 |
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 | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2450 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 81.3 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 928 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2440 mm |