2001 Ford Mustang vs. 1953 Morris Minor
To start off, 2001 Ford Mustang is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mustang weights approximately 695 kg more than 1953 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 Mustang (414 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Mustang | 1953 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Mustang | Minor |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2190 mm |
