1975 Ford LTD vs. 1948 Morris Minor
To start off, 1975 Ford LTD is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Minor would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford LTD weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1948 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, 1975 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 462 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford LTD | 1948 Morris Minor | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | LTD | Minor |
Year Released | 1975 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 918 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 27 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2190 mm |