1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1974 Morgan 4
To start off, 1974 Morgan 4 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 486 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Morgan 4 (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Zephyr | 1974 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Zephyr | 4 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |