1964 Ford Anglia vs. 1955 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1964 Ford Anglia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Morgan Plus 4 (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (40 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 18 kg more than 1964 Ford Anglia. 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, 1955 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm). This means 1955 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Anglia | 1955 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Anglia | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 152 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 768 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2440 mm |