1969 Ford Zephyr vs. 1959 Morris Minor
To start off, 1969 Ford Zephyr is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 460 kg more than 1959 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, 1969 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Zephyr | 1959 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Zephyr | Minor |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2190 mm |
