1959 Ford Consul vs. 1985 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1985 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Morgan Plus 4 (120 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 160 kg more than 1985 Morgan Plus 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 1985 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Consul | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2500 mm |