1962 Ford Cortina vs. 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100
To start off, 1962 Ford Cortina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1962 Ford Cortina. (48 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Cortina weights approximately 16 kg more than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100.
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, 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Cortina | 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Cortina | 4 Plus 2100 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2440 mm |
