1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1988 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP) has 71 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 56 kg more than 1988 Morgan Plus 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, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 1988 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Corsair | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1663 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 137 HP |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2500 mm |
