1961 AC Cobra vs. 1953 Morris Minor
To start off, 1961 AC Cobra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,265 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 AC Cobra (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 AC Cobra weights approximately 190 kg more than 1953 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, 1961 AC Cobra (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Cobra | 1953 Morris Minor | |
| Make | AC | Morris |
| Model | Cobra | Minor |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2190 mm |
