1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1961 Morris Minor
To start off, 1970 Ford Falcon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morris Minor would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1961 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 639 kg more than 1961 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 Falcon (482 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 1961 Morris Minor | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Falcon | Minor |
Year Released | 1970 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 482 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2190 mm |