1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 2004 Morgan 4
To start off, 2004 Morgan 4 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 265 kg more than 2004 Morgan 4.
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, 2004 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ford Zephyr | 2004 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Zephyr | 4 |
Year Released | 1950 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |