1959 Morris Minor vs. 2012 Ford F-250
To start off, 2012 Ford F-250 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Minor would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor.
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, 2012 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 482 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Morris Minor | 2012 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Morris | Ford |
| Model | Minor | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1966 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 132 L |
