1957 Ford Zodiac vs. 2005 Morgan 44
To start off, 2005 Morgan 44 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan 44 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1957 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan 44 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 214 kg more than 2005 Morgan 44.
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, 1957 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Zodiac | 2005 Morgan 44 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Zodiac | 44 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2450 mm |
