1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1960 Morris Minor
To start off, 1965 Ford Corsair is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Corsair (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1960 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1960 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 203 kg more than 1960 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, 1965 Ford Corsair (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 1960 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Corsair | Minor |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1663 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
