1989 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1957 Morris Minor
To start off, 1989 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Thunderbird (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1957 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 822 kg more than 1957 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 Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Thunderbird | 1957 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Thunderbird | Minor |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2190 mm |
