2001 Ford Econovan vs. 1950 Morris Minor
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Econovan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Econovan (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1950 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Econovan should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 655 kg more than 1950 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 Econovan (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Econovan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Econovan | 1950 Morris Minor | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Econovan | Minor |
Year Released | 2001 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 918 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2190 mm |