2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 1948 Morris Six
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Morris Six weights approximately 114 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Because 1948 Morris Six is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1948 Morris Six. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1948 Morris Six (135 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1948 Morris Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Fiesta | 1948 Morris Six | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Fiesta | Six |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1387 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
