1997 Ford Falcon vs. 1951 Morris Minor
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1951 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 745 kg more than 1951 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Falcon | 1951 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Falcon | Minor |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2190 mm |
