1952 Ford Consul vs. 1967 Morris Minor
To start off, 1967 Morris Minor is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Morris Minor (47 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Consul weights approximately 220 kg more than 1967 Morris Minor.
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, 1952 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1952 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ford Consul | 1967 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Consul | Minor |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2190 mm |
