1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 1959 Morris Minor
To start off, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina weights approximately 115 kg more than 1959 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, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 1959 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Lotus Cortina | Minor |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2190 mm |
