1954 Morris Minor vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Minor would be higher. At 5,563 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (290 HP) has 260 more horse power than 1954 Morris Minor. (30 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1954 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, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (468 Nm) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Minor. (54 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Morris Minor | 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Morris | Plymouth |
| Model | Minor | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 801 cc | 5563 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 290 HP |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 468 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2700 mm |
