1994 Ferrari F355 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1994 Ferrari F355 is newer by 23 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 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 415 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, 1994 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ferrari F355 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Ferrari | Morris |
Model | F355 | Marina |
Year Released | 1994 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 52 L |