1961 Morgan 4 vs. 1959 Morris Minor
To start off, 1961 Morgan 4 is newer by 2 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 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Morris Minor (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1961 Morgan 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1961 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Minor weights approximately 145 kg more than 1961 Morgan 4. 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 Morgan 4 (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Morgan 4 | 1959 Morris Minor | |
Make | Morgan | Morris |
Model | 4 | Minor |
Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2190 mm |