1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1989 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 83 kg more than 1948 Ford Prefect. 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, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Prefect | 1989 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Prefect | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2500 mm |