1969 Ford Zephyr vs. 1989 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 330 kg more than 1989 Morgan Plus 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 Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1989 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Zephyr | 1989 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Zephyr | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2500 mm |