1982 Ford Cortina vs. 1962 Morris Minor
To start off, 1982 Ford Cortina is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Cortina (60 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1962 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1962 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Cortina weights approximately 175 kg more than 1962 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, 1982 Ford Cortina (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Cortina | 1962 Morris Minor | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Cortina | Minor |
Year Released | 1982 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 83.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 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 | 1000 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 52 L |