1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1972 Morgan 4
To start off, 1972 Morgan 4 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Anglia weights approximately 77 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1972 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Anglia | 1972 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Anglia | 4 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2450 mm |
