1998 Ford Scorpio vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 27 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Scorpio 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.
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, 1998 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Scorpio | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Scorpio | Marina |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
