1969 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1967 Morris Minor
To start off, 1969 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 2 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 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Thunderbird (355 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1967 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1967 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, 1969 Ford Thunderbird (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Thunderbird | 1967 Morris Minor | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Thunderbird | Minor |
Year Released | 1969 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7029 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 45 L |