1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1968 Morris Minor
To start off, 1968 Morris Minor is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Morris Minor (47 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect.
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, 1968 Morris Minor (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1968 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Prefect | 1968 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Prefect | Minor |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |
