2009 Ford F-350 vs. 1953 Morris Minor
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Minor would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford F-350 weights approximately 141 kg more than 1953 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, 2009 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-350 | 1953 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | F-350 | Minor |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2190 mm |
