1971 Ford GT 70 vs. 1962 Morris Minor
To start off, 1971 Ford GT 70 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford GT 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford GT 70 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1962 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford GT 70 should accelerate faster than 1962 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Morris Minor weights approximately 60 kg more than 1971 Ford GT 70.
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, 1971 Ford GT 70 (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Morris Minor. (67 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Ford GT 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford GT 70 | 1962 Morris Minor | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | GT 70 | Minor |
Year Released | 1971 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 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 | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2190 mm |