1968 Ford Corsair vs. 1951 Morris Minor
To start off, 1968 Ford Corsair is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Corsair (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1951 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Corsair weights approximately 95 kg more than 1951 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, 1968 Ford Corsair (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Corsair | 1951 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Corsair | Minor |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2190 mm |
