1966 Ford 12 M vs. 1998 Morgan 4
To start off, 1998 Morgan 4 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford 12 M weights approximately 15 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford 12 M | 1998 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | 12 M | 4 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1699 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
