1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1994 Morgan 4
To start off, 1994 Morgan 4 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Morgan 4 weights approximately 104 kg more than 1961 Ford Prefect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1994 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Prefect | 1994 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Prefect | 4 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |
