1953 Morris Six vs. 2004 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2004 Pontiac GTO is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Six would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1953 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 500 kg more than 1953 Morris Six. 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, 2004 Pontiac GTO (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Morris Six | 2004 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Morris | Pontiac |
| Model | Six | GTO |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2215 cc | 5970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
