1954 Ford 12 M vs. 1952 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1954 Ford 12 M is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Morgan Plus 4 (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1954 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford 12 M.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford 12 M | 1952 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | 12 M | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1330 mm |
