2001 AC Cobra vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 2001 AC Cobra is newer by 30 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 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 AC Cobra weights approximately 178 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, 2001 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 2001 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 AC Cobra | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | AC | Morris |
| Model | Cobra | Marina |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2440 mm |
