1982 Ford Granada vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 27 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Granada (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 475 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, 1982 Ford Granada (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (55 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Granada | 1955 Morris Minor | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Granada | Minor |
Year Released | 1982 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 55 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2190 mm |