1992 Lexus LS vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1992 Lexus LS 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 3,969 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Lexus LS (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Lexus LS weights approximately 933 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, 1992 Lexus LS (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1992 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 1992 Lexus LS has automatic transmission and 1971 Morris Marina has manual transmission. 1971 Morris Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Lexus LS | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Lexus | Morris |
| Model | LS | Marina |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3969 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2440 mm |
