1964 Ford Consul vs. 1959 Morris Minor
To start off, 1964 Ford Consul is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Consul (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Minor weights approximately 43 kg more than 1964 Ford Consul.
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, 1964 Ford Consul (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Consul | 1959 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Consul | Minor |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
