'66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...

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OK, I geeked-out for a bit and had to look some things up, create a spreadsheet, and do some calcs. Here is what I found:

Honda S2000, 2.0L engine, 240hp, 2865 lbs. curb weight
Hillman (Sunbeam) Super Minx, 1.7L engine, 85-105hp, 2240 lbs. curb weight

The Sunbeam is 22% lighter than the S2000.
The S2000 is 35-44% more powerful than the Sunbeam.

The Sunbeam has 23-28 lbs. per hp and a power-to-weight ratio (PTWR) of 0.04. "Hey, I think that slug just passed us!"
The S2000 has only 12 lbs. per hp and a PTWR of 0.08.

Now, drop the S2000 engine in the Sunbeam and it has only 9 lbs. per hp and a PTWR of 0.11.
What does all this mean?
To give perspective, this car will be on par with BMW M3's and 5.0 Mustangs.