1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1971 Morris Minor
To start off, 1971 Morris Minor is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Minor (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Minor weights approximately 47 kg more than 1961 Ford Prefect. 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, 1971 Morris Minor (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Prefect | 1971 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Prefect | Minor |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 52 L |
