2006 Ford F-350 vs. 1957 Morris Minor
To start off, 2006 Ford F-350 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Minor would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1957 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-350 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1957 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, 2006 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford F-350 | 1957 Morris Minor | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | F-350 | Minor |
Year Released | 2006 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 62.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 45 L |