1954 Ford Popular vs. 1977 Morgan 4
To start off, 1977 Morgan 4 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Popular weights approximately 75 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Popular | 1977 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Popular | 4 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2450 mm |
