1995 Ford Royale vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1995 Ford Royale 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Royale (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Royale should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina.
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 Royale, 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 Royale (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Royale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Royale | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Royale | Marina |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2440 mm |
