1959 Ford 12 M vs. 1988 Morgan 4
To start off, 1988 Morgan 4 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Morgan 4 (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1959 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Morgan 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 | 1988 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | 12 M | 4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
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 | 37 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1300 mm |