1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1965 Morris Minor
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (75 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1965 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 215 kg more than 1965 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 (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 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 1965 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1965 Morris Minor | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Sierra | Minor |
Year Released | 1984 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.8 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 83.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 52 L |