1965 Ford Cortina vs. 1959 Morgan 4
To start off, 1965 Ford Cortina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Cortina (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1959 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Cortina weights approximately 185 kg more than 1959 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1965 Ford Cortina (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Cortina | 1959 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Cortina | 4 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |