1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1985 Morgan 4
To start off, 1985 Morgan 4 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 4,943 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Maverick (143 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1985 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1985 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 600 kg more than 1985 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 Maverick (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 1985 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Maverick | 4 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2450 mm |