1966 Ford Anglia vs. 1961 Morgan 4
To start off, 1966 Ford Anglia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morgan 4 would be higher. Both 1966 Ford Anglia and 1961 Morgan 4 are equipped with a 997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Anglia (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1961 Morgan 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Anglia should accelerate faster than 1961 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Anglia weights approximately 58 kg more than 1961 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, 1961 Morgan 4 (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1961 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Anglia | 1961 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Anglia | 4 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2450 mm |