1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1996 Morgan 4
To start off, 1996 Morgan 4 is newer by 30 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 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Zephyr (113 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1996 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1996 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 330 kg more than 1996 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, 1966 Ford Zephyr (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Zephyr | 1996 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Zephyr | 4 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.4 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |