1971 Ford Escort vs. 1964 Morris Minor
To start off, 1971 Ford Escort is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morris Minor would be higher. Both 1971 Ford Escort and 1964 Morris Minor are equipped with a 1,098 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Morris Minor (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Escort weights approximately 5 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Morris Minor (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Escort | 1964 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Escort | Minor |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2190 mm |
