1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1969 Morris Minor
To start off, 1972 Ford Mustang is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,090 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1969 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1969 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 650 kg more than 1969 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 Ford Mustang (254 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 1969 Morris Minor | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Mustang | Minor |
Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4090 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 254 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 45 L |