1994 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1962 Morris Minor
To start off, 1994 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Thunderbird (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1962 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1962 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 795 kg more than 1962 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, 1994 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Morris Minor. (67 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Thunderbird | 1962 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Thunderbird | Minor |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
