1970 Ford 17 vs. 1955 Morgan 4
To start off, 1970 Ford 17 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford 17 (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1955 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford 17 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1955 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, 1970 Ford 17 (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1970 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford 17 | 1955 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | 17 | 4 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |