1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1991 Morgan 4
To start off, 1991 Morgan 4 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,758 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Morgan 4 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Taunus weights approximately 131 kg more than 1991 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, 1960 Ford Taunus (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1991 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Taunus | 4 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1758 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2450 mm |