1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1956 Morris Minor
To start off, 1966 Austin A 40 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Austin A 40 (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Minor weights approximately 28 kg more than 1966 Austin A 40.
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, 1966 Austin A 40 (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 40 | 1956 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Austin | Morris |
| Model | A 40 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2190 mm |
