1984 Ford Granada vs. 1958 Morris Minor
To start off, 1984 Ford Granada is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Granada (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1958 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Granada weights approximately 410 kg more than 1958 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, 1984 Ford Granada (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Granada | 1958 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Granada | Minor |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 76.2 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 |
