1964 Ford Zodiac vs. 2005 Morgan 4
To start off, 2005 Morgan 4 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan 4 (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 300 kg more than 2005 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, 1964 Ford Zodiac (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Zodiac | 2005 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Zodiac | 4 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
