1965 Ford Anglia vs. 1961 Morris Minor
To start off, 1965 Ford Anglia is newer by 4 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 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Anglia (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1961 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Anglia should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Morris Minor weights approximately 53 kg more than 1965 Ford Anglia.
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, 1965 Ford Anglia (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Anglia | 1961 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Anglia | Minor |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
