2005 Ford Bantam vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 2005 Ford Bantam 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Morris Marina (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Ford Bantam. (59 HP @ 4550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Bantam weights approximately 152 kg more than 1975 Morris Marina.
Because 1975 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 1975 Morris Marina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Bantam, 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, 1975 Morris Marina (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Bantam. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Bantam | 1975 Morris Marina | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Bantam | Marina |
Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1799 cc |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1118 kg | 966 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 52 L |