1995 Ford Escort vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 24 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Escort (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Escort weights approximately 245 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, 1995 Ford Escort, 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, 1995 Ford Escort (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Escort | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Escort | Marina |
Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |