2001 Ford 49 vs. 1965 Morris Minor
To start off, 2001 Ford 49 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,899 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford 49 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford 49 (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1965 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford 49 should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford 49 weights approximately 473 kg more than 1965 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, 2001 Ford 49 (175 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Minor. (81 Nm). This means 2001 Ford 49 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford 49 | 1965 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | 49 | Minor |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3899 cc | 1097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 825 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2190 mm |
