2005 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Morris Marina would be higher. At 5,933 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 985 kg more than 1975 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, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1975 Morris Marina | |
Make | Aston Martin | Morris |
Model | Vanquish | Marina |
Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5933 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 52 L |