1951 Morris Minor vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 62 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford E-Series (222 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1951 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford E-Series should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 1821 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, 2013 Ford E-Series (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Morris Minor | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
| Make | Morris | Ford |
| Model | Minor | E-Series |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 918 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2611 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 2085 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 3505 mm |
