1956 AC Aceca-Bristol vs. 1965 Morris Minor
To start off, 1965 Morris Minor is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1965 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol weights approximately 165 kg more than 1965 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, 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1956 AC Aceca-Bristol | 1965 Morris Minor | |
Make | AC | Morris |
Model | Aceca-Bristol | Minor |
Year Released | 1956 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 83.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |