1967 Austin A 60 vs. 1953 Morris Minor
To start off, 1967 Austin A 60 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin A 60 (60 HP) has 30 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (30 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin A 60 should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin A 60 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1953 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 A 60 (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin A 60 | 1953 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Austin | Morris |
| Model | A 60 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 30 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2190 mm |
