1962 Morris Minor vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 48 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1962 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1962 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1620 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, 2010 Ford F-150 (494 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Morris Minor | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Morris | Ford |
| Model | Minor | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5885 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 98 L |
