2003 Ford 427 vs. 1961 Morris Minor
To start off, 2003 Ford 427 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morris Minor would be higher. At 6,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Ford 427 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford 427 (582 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 547 more horse power than 1961 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford 427 should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Minor.
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, 2003 Ford 427 (704 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 638 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford 427 | 1961 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | 427 | Minor |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 582 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 704 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
