1966 MG MGB vs. 1966 Morris Minor
To start off, both 1966 MG MGB and 1966 Morris Minor were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 MG MGB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 MG MGB (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1966 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 MG MGB should accelerate faster than 1966 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 MG MGB weights approximately 100 kg more than 1966 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 MG MGB (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 MG MGB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 MG MGB | 1966 Morris Minor | |
| Make | MG | Morris |
| Model | MGB | Minor |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2190 mm |
