2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 34 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 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1152 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.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Morris Marina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Land Rover | Morris |
Model | Defender | Marina |
Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2440 mm |