1968 Ford 17 vs. 1989 Morgan 4
To start off, 1989 Morgan 4 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,812 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (81 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Morgan 4 (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (132 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford 17 | 1989 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | 17 | 4 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1812 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |