1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1961 Morris Minor
To start off, 1967 Austin 3-Litre is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin 3-Litre (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1961 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 734 kg more than 1961 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, 1967 Austin 3-Litre (221 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin 3-Litre | 1961 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Austin | Morris |
| Model | 3-Litre | Minor |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |
