1951 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Falcon (387 HP) has 330 more horse power than 1951 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1951 Morgan Plus 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, 2009 Ford Falcon (520 Nm) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morgan Plus 4. (152 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morgan Plus 4. 2009 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1951 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1951 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Morgan Plus 4 | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Morgan | Ford |
Model | Plus 4 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1951 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2088 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 387 HP |
Torque | 152 Nm | 520 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2838 mm |