1965 Ford Anglia vs. 1962 Morris Minor
To start off, 1965 Ford Anglia is newer by 3 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 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Morris Minor (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1965 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Morris Minor weights approximately 63 kg more than 1965 Ford Anglia. 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, 1962 Morris Minor (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1962 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Anglia | 1962 Morris Minor | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Anglia | Minor |
Year Released | 1965 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 800 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 |