2008 Mazda DrifterX vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 2008 Mazda DrifterX 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda DrifterX is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda DrifterX weights approximately 523 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina.
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 Mazda DrifterX (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda DrifterX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mazda DrifterX | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Mazda | Morris |
Model | DrifterX | Marina |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 95 HP |
Torque | 257 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 957 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2440 mm |