1954 Morris Minor vs. 1983 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1983 Ford Fairlane is newer by 29 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Fairlane (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1954 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 805 kg more than 1954 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, 1983 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Morris Minor | 1983 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Morris | Ford |
| Model | Minor | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 801 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2950 mm |
