1959 Ford 12 M vs. 1989 Morgan 4
To start off, 1989 Morgan 4 is newer by 30 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1959 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 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 | 1989 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | 12 M | 4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1320 mm |