1982 Ford Granada vs. 1965 Morris Minor
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Granada (69 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1965 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 545 kg more than 1965 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 (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Granada | 1965 Morris Minor | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Granada | Minor |
Year Released | 1982 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 52 L |