1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 1960 Ford Taunus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ford Taunus (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Taunus weights approximately 141 kg more than 1955 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, 1960 Ford Taunus (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (55 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1955 Morris Minor | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Taunus | Minor |
Year Released | 1960 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 55 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 22 L |