1954 Morris Minor vs. 2011 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2011 Mercury Milan is newer by 57 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercury Milan (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1954 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercury Milan weights approximately 701 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.
Because 1954 Morris Minor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Milan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Mercury Milan (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Morris Minor | 2011 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Morris | Mercury |
| Model | Minor | Milan |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 801 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1526 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2728 mm |
