1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1967 Morris Minor
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1967 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1967 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 145 kg more than 1967 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1967 Morris Minor | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Cortina | Minor |
Year Released | 1976 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |