1991 Ford Mustang vs. 1970 Morris Minor
To start off, 1991 Ford Mustang is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Mustang (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1970 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1970 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Mustang weights approximately 460 kg more than 1970 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, 1991 Ford Mustang (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Mustang | 1970 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Mustang | Minor |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
