1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1962 Morris Minor
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (106 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1962 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1962 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 348 kg more than 1962 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 Sierra (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1962 Morris Minor | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Sierra | Minor |
Year Released | 1984 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 83.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |