1996 Ford Escort vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1996 Ford Escort 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (95 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1996 Ford Escort. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Escort weights approximately 115 kg more 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, 1996 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, 1971 Morris Marina (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Escort | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Escort | Marina |
Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1391 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 95 HP |
Torque | 114 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |