1966 Morris Minor vs. 1984 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1984 Toyota Cressida is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,972 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Cressida (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1966 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1966 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 370 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, 1984 Toyota Cressida (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Morris Minor | 1984 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Minor | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2650 mm |
