1993 Ford Scorpio vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 1993 Ford Scorpio is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor.
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, 1993 Ford Scorpio (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Scorpio | 1955 Morris Minor | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Scorpio | Minor |
Year Released | 1993 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2190 mm |