1966 Ford Anglia vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 1966 Ford Anglia 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 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Anglia (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Anglia should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Minor weights approximately 87 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Ford Anglia (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (55 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Anglia | 1955 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Anglia | Minor |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 825 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 | 22 L |
