1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1969 Morris Minor
To start off, 1969 Morris Minor is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Morris Minor (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 40 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1969 Morris Minor.
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, 1969 Morris Minor (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 40 | 1969 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Austin | Morris |
| Model | A 40 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |
