1993 Ford Scorpio vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1993 Ford Scorpio is newer by 22 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina.
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, 1993 Ford Scorpio (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Scorpio | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Scorpio | Marina |
Year Released | 1993 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1274 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2450 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2440 mm |