1948 Ford Taunus vs. 1965 Morris Minor
To start off, 1965 Morris Minor is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Morris Minor (47 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1948 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Ford Taunus weights approximately 30 kg more than 1965 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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Taunus | 1965 Morris Minor | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Taunus | Minor |
Year Released | 1948 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 47 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2190 mm |