1975 Ford Maverick vs. 1951 Morris Minor
To start off, 1975 Ford Maverick is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Maverick (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1951 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Maverick weights approximately 470 kg more than 1951 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, 1975 Ford Maverick (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Maverick | 1951 Morris Minor | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Maverick | Minor |
Year Released | 1975 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 918 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2190 mm |