1959 Ford Zodiac vs. 1985 Morgan 4
To start off, 1985 Morgan 4 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 367 kg more than 1985 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 Zodiac (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Zodiac | 1985 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Zodiac | 4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2450 mm |