1989 Ford Sierra vs. 1953 Morris Minor
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Sierra (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Sierra weights approximately 220 kg more than 1953 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, 1989 Ford Sierra (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Sierra | 1953 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Sierra | Minor |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2190 mm |
