1962 Morris Minor vs. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Morris Minor would be higher. At 5,317 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1962 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 1962 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 960 kg more than 1962 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, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Morris Minor | 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Morris | Pontiac |
| Model | Minor | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 5317 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 101.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 102 L |
