1959 Ford 12 M vs. 1959 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, both 1959 Ford 12 M and 1959 Morgan Plus 4 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Morgan Plus 4 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1959 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1959 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:
1959 Ford 12 M | 1959 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | 12 M | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1330 mm |