1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 25 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), 1996 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (377 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 393 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, 1996 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ferrari F355 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Ferrari | Morris |
Model | F355 | Marina |
Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 377 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2600 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 |
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 | 957 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2440 mm |