1958 Morris Minor vs. 2002 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2002 Ford Falcon is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1958 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Falcon weights approximately 725 kg more than 1958 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, 2002 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Morris Minor | 2002 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Morris | Ford |
Model | Minor | Falcon |
Year Released | 1958 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3150 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2800 mm |