1964 Ford Taunus vs. 1989 Morgan 4
To start off, 1989 Morgan 4 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Taunus weights approximately 135 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Morgan 4 (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Taunus | 1989 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Taunus | 4 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |