1983 Ford Granada vs. 1971 Morris Minor
To start off, 1983 Ford Granada is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Granada (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1971 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Granada weights approximately 410 kg more than 1971 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 Granada (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Granada | 1971 Morris Minor | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Granada | Minor |
Year Released | 1983 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 83.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2190 mm |