1950 Morris Six vs. 1977 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1977 Triumph TR7 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Triumph TR7 (92 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1950 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Triumph TR7 should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morris Six weights approximately 209 kg more than 1977 Triumph TR7.
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, 1977 Triumph TR7 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1977 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Morris Six | 1977 Triumph TR7 | |
| Make | Morris | Triumph |
| Model | Six | TR7 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2215 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
