1968 Ford Fairlane vs. 1968 Morris Minor
To start off, both 1968 Ford Fairlane and 1968 Morris Minor were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,550 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Fairlane (213 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1968 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1968 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 760 kg more than 1968 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Fairlane | 1968 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Fairlane | Minor |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6550 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 213 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2190 mm |
