1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1968 Morris Minor
To start off, 1968 Morris Minor is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Morris Minor (47 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Ford Prefect weights approximately 37 kg more than 1968 Morris Minor.
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, 1968 Morris Minor (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Prefect | 1968 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Prefect | Minor |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2190 mm |
