1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1999 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Falcon weights approximately 199 kg more than 1999 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, 1966 Ford Falcon (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Falcon | 1999 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Falcon | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2500 mm |