1959 Ford Popular vs. 1961 Morris Minor
To start off, 1961 Morris Minor is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Morris Minor (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1959 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Morris Minor weights approximately 55 kg more than 1959 Ford Popular. 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, 1961 Morris Minor (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Popular | 1961 Morris Minor | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Popular | Minor |
Year Released | 1959 | 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 | 26 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2190 mm |