1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1961 Morris Minor
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 37 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1961 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 755 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (395 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Falcon | 1961 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Falcon | Minor |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2190 mm |
