1955 Ford 12 M vs. 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1955 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1955 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:
| 1955 Ford 12 M | 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | 12 M | Plus 4 Plus |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |
