1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1969 Morris Minor
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1969 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1969 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 185 kg more than 1969 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 (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 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 1969 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1969 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Sierra | Minor |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2190 mm |
