1977 Ford Taunus vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 1977 Ford Taunus is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Taunus (54 HP) has 24 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (30 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Taunus weights approximately 358 kg more than 1955 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, 1977 Ford Taunus (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Taunus | 1955 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Taunus | Minor |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 30 HP |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 22 L |
