1954 Ford Popular vs. 1997 Morgan 4
To start off, 1997 Morgan 4 is newer by 43 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Morgan 4 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1954 Ford Popular. 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, 1997 Morgan 4 (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 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 | 1997 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Popular | 4 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2450 mm |