1984 Ford Orion vs. 1963 Morris Minor
To start off, 1984 Ford Orion is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Orion (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1963 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Orion should accelerate faster than 1963 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Orion weights approximately 125 kg more than 1963 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Morris Minor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Orion, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Orion (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Orion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Orion | 1963 Morris Minor | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Orion | Minor |
Year Released | 1984 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 52 L |