1953 Ford Prefect vs. 1974 Morgan 4
To start off, 1974 Morgan 4 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Prefect weights approximately 105 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Morgan 4 (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1974 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Prefect | 1974 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Prefect | 4 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2450 mm |