1979 Ford Monarch vs. 1952 Morris Minor
To start off, 1979 Ford Monarch is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,122 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Monarch is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Monarch weights approximately 686 kg more than 1952 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. 1979 Ford Monarch has automatic transmission and 1952 Morris Minor has manual transmission. 1952 Morris Minor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Monarch will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Monarch | 1952 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Monarch | Minor |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4122 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 27 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 774 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2190 mm |
