2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1956 Morris Minor
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 909 kg more than 1956 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Morris Minor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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 Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 1956 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Five Hundred | Minor |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2190 mm |
