1949 Morris Minor vs. 2013 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2013 Ford Taurus is newer by 64 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Taurus (284 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Taurus weights approximately 1117 kg more than 1949 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1949 Morris Minor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Ford Taurus (344 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Morris Minor | 2013 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Morris | Ford |
| Model | Minor | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 916 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1907 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2177 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2868 mm |
