1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1997 Morgan 4
To start off, 1997 Morgan 4 is newer by 32 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Morgan 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 115 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 1997 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Corsair | 4 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1663 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
