1961 Morris Minor vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1961 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1497 kg more than 1961 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, 2011 Ford F-150 (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Morris Minor | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Morris | Ford |
| Model | Minor | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 946 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2287 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 98 L |
