2009 Ford Focus vs. 1950 Morris Minor
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,751 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Focus (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1950 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Focus weights approximately 572 kg more than 1950 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1950 Morris Minor 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 1950 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus, 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, 2009 Ford Focus (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Focus | 1950 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Focus | Minor |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1751 cc | 918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2190 mm |
