1956 Ford Popular vs. 1950 Morris Minor
To start off, 1956 Ford Popular is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Morris Minor (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1956 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morris Minor weights approximately 55 kg more than 1956 Ford Popular. 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 Ford Popular (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Popular will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Popular | 1950 Morris Minor | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Popular | Minor |
Year Released | 1956 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 918 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2190 mm |