1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1967 Morris Minor
To start off, 1970 Ford Corsair is newer by 3 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Corsair (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1967 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1967 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Corsair weights approximately 85 kg more than 1967 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, 1970 Ford Corsair (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Corsair | 1967 Morris Minor | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Corsair | Minor |
Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 800 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 |