1955 Ford Consul vs. 1995 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1995 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Consul weights approximately 125 kg more than 1995 Morgan Plus 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, 1995 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Consul | 1995 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Consul | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2500 mm |