2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1949 Morris Minor
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Falcon (210 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 695 kg more than 1949 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, 2005 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Falcon | 1949 Morris Minor | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Falcon | Minor |
Year Released | 2005 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 916 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 790 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2190 mm |