1954 Ford Anglia vs. 1955 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1955 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Morgan Plus 4 (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1954 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1954 Ford Anglia. 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, 1955 Morgan Plus 4 (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1955 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Anglia | 1955 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Anglia | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1170 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2440 mm |