1966 Fiat OT vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 1966 Fiat OT is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,280 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Fiat OT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat OT (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat OT should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Minor weights approximately 32 kg more than 1966 Fiat OT.
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 Fiat OT (134 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (54 Nm). This means 1966 Fiat OT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat OT | 1955 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | OT | Minor |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 22 L |
