1967 Morris Minor vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1981 Opel Ascona is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Opel Ascona (81 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1967 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1967 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Opel Ascona weights approximately 214 kg more than 1967 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Opel Ascona (134 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Morris Minor | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Morris | Opel |
| Model | Minor | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2580 mm |
