1999 Lancia Dedra vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1999 Lancia Dedra is newer by 28 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (95 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1999 Lancia Dedra. (88 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1999 Lancia Dedra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lancia Dedra weights approximately 213 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, 1999 Lancia Dedra, 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lancia Dedra. (127 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lancia Dedra.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Lancia Dedra | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Lancia | Morris |
Model | Dedra | Marina |
Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 957 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |