1990 Ford Corsair vs. 1969 Morris Minor
To start off, 1990 Ford Corsair is newer by 21 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 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Corsair (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1969 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1969 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Corsair weights approximately 330 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.
Because 1969 Morris Minor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford Corsair, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Ford Corsair (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Corsair | 1969 Morris Minor | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Corsair | Minor |
Year Released | 1990 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2190 mm |