1957 Ford 17M vs. 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford 17M would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford 17M weights approximately 290 kg more than 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
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, 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford 17M. (129 Nm). This means 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford 17M | 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | 17M | Plus 4 Plus |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2450 mm |
