1951 Morris Minor vs. 2011 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2011 Ford Mustang is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morris Minor would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mustang (412 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 1951 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Mustang weights approximately 897 kg more than 1951 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Ford Mustang (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Morris Minor | 2011 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Morris | Ford |
| Model | Minor | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 918 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 412 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 528 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2720 mm |
