1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1991 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1991 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 26 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 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 111 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 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 | 1991 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Corsair | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1031 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2500 mm |