2007 Jeep Commander vs. 1971 Morris Marina

To start off, 2007 Jeep Commander is newer by 36 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Commander (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Commander weights approximately 1453 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 2007 Jeep Commander 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, 2007 Jeep Commander 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, 2007 Jeep Commander (410 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 2007 Jeep Commander 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. 2007 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Jeep Commander 1971 Morris Marina
Make Jeep Morris
Model Commander Marina
Year Released 2007 1971
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4701 cc 1798 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 228 HP 95 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 410 Nm 144 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.0:1
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2410 kg 957 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4150 mm
Vehicle Height 1830 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2440 mm