1964 Ford Zephyr vs. 1995 Morgan 4
To start off, 1995 Morgan 4 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 175 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Zephyr. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Zephyr | 1995 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Zephyr | 4 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |