1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 16 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (95 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (90 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 98 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, 1971 Morris Marina (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (143 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Sierra | Marina |
Year Released | 1987 | 1971 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 957 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2440 mm |