1968 Morgan 4 vs. 1989 Ford Corsair

To start off, 1989 Ford Corsair is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Corsair (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1968 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1968 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Corsair weights approximately 470 kg more than 1968 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1968 Morgan 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Ford Corsair, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ford Corsair (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Morgan 4. 1989 Ford Corsair has automatic transmission and 1968 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1968 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Corsair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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