1962 AC Aceca vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 1962 AC Aceca is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Aceca (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Minor weights approximately 34 kg more than 1962 AC Aceca.
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, 1962 AC Aceca (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (55 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Aceca | 1955 Morris Minor | |
| Make | AC | Morris |
| Model | Aceca | Minor |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 22 L |
