1958 Ford 17 vs. 1956 Morris Minor
To start off, 1958 Ford 17 is newer by 2 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 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ford 17 (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford 17 weights approximately 325 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, 1958 Ford 17 (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford 17 | 1956 Morris Minor | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | 17 | Minor |
Year Released | 1958 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2190 mm |