2006 Ford F-350 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 2006 Ford F-350 is newer by 35 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-350 weights approximately 751 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, 2006 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-350 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | F-350 | Marina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2440 mm |
