1997 Ford Falcon vs. 1956 Morris Minor
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Minor would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 884 kg more than 1956 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 (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 447 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Falcon | 1956 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Falcon | Minor |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2190 mm |
