1950 Morris Minor vs. 2010 Ford Focus
To start off, 2010 Ford Focus is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Focus (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1950 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Focus weights approximately 400 kg more than 1950 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1950 Morris Minor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Ford Focus (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Morris Minor | 2010 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Morris | Ford |
| Model | Minor | Focus |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 918 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4445 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1722 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1488 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2614 mm |
