1958 Ford Prefect vs. 1961 Morris Minor
To start off, 1961 Morris Minor is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Morris Minor (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1958 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Morris Minor weights approximately 25 kg more than 1958 Ford Prefect. 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 Prefect (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Prefect | 1961 Morris Minor | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Prefect | Minor |
Year Released | 1958 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 62.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2190 mm |