1964 Ford Taunus vs. 1994 Morgan 4
To start off, 1994 Morgan 4 is newer by 30 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 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 168 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, 1994 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 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 | 1994 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Taunus | 4 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
