1960 Morris Minor vs. 1966 Morris Minor
To start off, 1966 Morris Minor is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Morris Minor (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1960 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1960 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Morris Minor weights approximately 28 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Morris Minor (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Morris Minor | 1966 Morris Minor | |
Make | Morris | Morris |
Model | Minor | Minor |
Year Released | 1960 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 83.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 828 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |