2000 Ford Mustang vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 383 kg more than 1955 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (414 Nm) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (55 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Mustang | 1955 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Mustang | Minor |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2190 mm |
