1961 Ford Taunus vs. 1981 Morgan 4
To start off, 1981 Morgan 4 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1961 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Taunus weights approximately 135 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Morgan 4 (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Ford Taunus | 1981 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Taunus | 4 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2450 mm |