1959 Ford Zephyr vs. 1993 Morgan 4
To start off, 1993 Morgan 4 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 200 kg more than 1993 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, 1959 Ford Zephyr (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Zephyr | 1993 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Zephyr | 4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2450 mm |