1957 Ford Popular vs. 1999 Morgan 4
To start off, 1999 Morgan 4 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1957 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Morgan 4 weights approximately 142 kg more than 1957 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, 1999 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Popular | 1999 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Popular | 4 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1999 |
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 | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2450 mm |