1954 Ford Consul vs. 2005 Morgan 4
To start off, 2005 Morgan 4 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan 4 (113 HP) has 73 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Consul weights approximately 75 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Consul | 2005 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Consul | 4 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 113 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2540 mm |
