2008 Ferrari 612 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 612 is newer by 37 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 458 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 990 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, 2008 Ferrari 612 (587 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 612 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Ferrari | Morris |
Model | 612 | Marina |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 478 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 541 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 587 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 315 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 350 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Height | 350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 52 L |