2000 Ford Contour vs. 1956 Morris Minor
To start off, 2000 Ford Contour is newer by 44 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 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Contour (201 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Contour weights approximately 628 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.
Because 1956 Morris Minor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Contour, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Ford Contour (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Contour | 1956 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Contour | Minor |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2190 mm |
