1963 Morris Minor vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1963 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1963 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Ranger weights approximately 622 kg more than 1963 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 Ranger (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Morris Minor | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Morris | Ford |
| Model | Minor | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 3193 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 74 L |
