1967 Ford Zephyr vs. 1990 Morgan 4
To start off, 1990 Morgan 4 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Morgan 4 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1967 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 385 kg more than 1990 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, 1967 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Zephyr | 1990 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Zephyr | 4 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2450 mm |
