1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1961 Morris Minor
To start off, 1963 Ford Cortina is newer by 2 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 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (49 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1961 Morris Minor. (35 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Minor.
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, 1963 Ford Cortina (90 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Minor. (66 Nm). This means 1963 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 1961 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Cortina | Minor |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 35 HP |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
