1954 Ford Anglia vs. 1962 Morris Minor
To start off, 1962 Morris Minor is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,170 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Morris Minor (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1954 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Morris Minor weights approximately 60 kg more than 1954 Ford Anglia. 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, 1962 Morris Minor (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1962 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Anglia | 1962 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Anglia | Minor |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1170 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2190 mm |
