1979 Ford Fairlane vs. 1948 Morris Six
To start off, 1979 Ford Fairlane is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Six would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Fairlane (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1948 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 176 kg more than 1948 Morris Six. 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, 1979 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Six. (135 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Six. 1979 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1948 Morris Six has manual transmission. 1948 Morris Six will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Fairlane | 1948 Morris Six | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Fairlane | Six |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |
