2008 Ford GT vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 2008 Ford GT 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 398 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford GT weights approximately 555 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 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 534 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford GT | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | GT | Marina |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2440 mm |