1959 Ford 17M vs. 1998 Morgan 4
To start off, 1998 Morgan 4 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford 17M would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 235 kg more than 1998 Morgan 4.
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, 1998 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford 17M | 1998 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | 17M | 4 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
