1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1961 Morris Minor
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 34 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 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1961 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 764 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (281 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Scorpio | 1961 Morris Minor | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Scorpio | Minor |
Year Released | 1995 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2935 cc | 946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |