1962 Ford Zephyr vs. 1994 Morgan 4
To start off, 1994 Morgan 4 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1962 Ford Zephyr. (103 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 297 kg more than 1994 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, 1962 Ford Zephyr (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Zephyr | 1994 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Zephyr | 4 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
