1972 AMC Matador vs. 1961 Morris Minor
To start off, 1972 AMC Matador is newer by 11 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 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Matador (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1961 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 909 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, 1972 AMC Matador (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1961 Morris Minor | |
| Make | AMC | Morris |
| Model | Matador | Minor |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 45 L |
