2007 Ford Mustang vs. 1957 Morris Minor
To start off, 2007 Ford Mustang is newer by 50 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1957 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1957 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, 2007 Ford Mustang (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Mustang | 1957 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Mustang | Minor |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 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 | 90.3 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.7 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |
