1990 Ford Scorpio vs. 1953 Morris Minor
To start off, 1990 Ford Scorpio is newer by 37 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Scorpio (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 465 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, 1990 Ford Scorpio (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Scorpio | 1953 Morris Minor | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Scorpio | Minor |
Year Released | 1990 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 918 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2190 mm |