1968 Ford Zephyr vs. 2000 Morgan 4
To start off, 2000 Morgan 4 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 284 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2000 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Zephyr | 2000 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Zephyr | 4 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |