1955 Ford Zephyr vs. 1966 Morris Minor
To start off, 1966 Morris Minor is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ford Zephyr (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1966 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1966 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 345 kg more than 1966 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, 1955 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Zephyr | 1966 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Zephyr | Minor |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
