1958 Austin A 95 vs. 1966 Morris Minor
To start off, 1966 Morris Minor is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin A 95 (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1966 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin A 95 should accelerate faster than 1966 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A 95 weights approximately 556 kg more than 1966 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, 1958 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A 95 | 1966 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Austin | Morris |
| Model | A 95 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 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 | 1356 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |
