1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1962 Morris Minor
To start off, 1962 Morris Minor is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford Anglia (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1962 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford Anglia should accelerate faster than 1962 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Morris Minor weights approximately 53 kg more than 1959 Ford Anglia.
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, 1959 Ford Anglia (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Anglia | 1962 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Anglia | Minor |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 45 L |
