1990 Ford Granada vs. 1964 Morris Minor
To start off, 1990 Ford Granada is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,933 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Granada (150 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1964 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Granada weights approximately 540 kg more than 1964 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, 1990 Ford Granada (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Granada | 1964 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Granada | Minor |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2933 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 117 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2190 mm |
