1992 Ford Corsair vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1992 Ford Corsair is newer by 21 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 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Corsair (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Corsair weights approximately 165 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.
Because 1971 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 1971 Morris Marina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Ford Corsair, 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, 1992 Ford Corsair (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Corsair | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Corsair | Marina |
Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2440 mm |