2004 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 2004 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 33 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 3,934 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Thunderbird (249 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 863 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, 2004 Ford Thunderbird (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 2004 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1971 Morris Marina has manual transmission. 1971 Morris Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Thunderbird | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Thunderbird | Marina |
Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3934 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2450 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 52 L |