1969 Morgan 4 vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1969 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1969 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Falcon weights approximately 1044 kg more than 1969 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morgan 4. 2008 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1969 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1969 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Morgan 4 | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Morgan | Ford |
Model | 4 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1969 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2838 mm |