1956 Morris Minor vs. 1968 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1968 Peugeot 504 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Peugeot 504 (82 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1956 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, 1968 Peugeot 504 (147 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Morris Minor | 1968 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Morris | Peugeot |
| Model | Minor | 504 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2660 mm |
