1970 Ford Zephyr vs. 1961 Morris Minor
To start off, 1970 Ford Zephyr 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1961 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 460 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 Zephyr (154 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Zephyr | 1961 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Zephyr | Minor |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
| 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 |
