1955 Morris Minor vs. 1987 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1987 Toyota Model F is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,811 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Model F (79 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Model F should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Model F weights approximately 475 kg more than 1955 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, 1987 Toyota Model F (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (55 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Model F will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Morris Minor | 1987 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Minor | Model F |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 1811 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2240 mm |
