1968 Ford Escort vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 939 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor.
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 Escort (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (55 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1955 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Escort | Minor |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 22 L |
