1992 Ford Fairlane vs. 1961 Morris Minor
To start off, 1992 Ford Fairlane is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Fairlane (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1961 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 805 kg more than 1961 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, 1992 Ford Fairlane (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Fairlane | 1961 Morris Minor | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Fairlane | Minor |
Year Released | 1992 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3948 cc | 946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2190 mm |