1983 Ford Fairlane vs. 1949 Morris Minor
To start off, 1983 Ford Fairlane is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Fairlane (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 840 kg more than 1949 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, 1983 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Fairlane | 1949 Morris Minor | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Fairlane | Minor |
Year Released | 1983 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 916 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2190 mm |