1993 Ford Scorpio vs. 1968 Morris Minor
To start off, 1993 Ford Scorpio is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 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 67 more horse power than 1968 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1968 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Scorpio | 1968 Morris Minor | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Scorpio | Minor |
Year Released | 1993 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
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 |