1997 Ford Mustang vs. 1966 Morris Minor
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Mustang weights approximately 136 kg more than 1966 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, 1997 Ford Mustang (678 Nm) has 597 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Morris Minor. (81 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Mustang | 1966 Morris Minor | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Mustang | Minor |
Year Released | 1997 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 81 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2190 mm |