1970 Ford Taunus vs. 1995 Morgan 4
To start off, 1995 Morgan 4 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Taunus weights approximately 70 kg more than 1995 Morgan 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, 1995 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Taunus | 1995 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Taunus | 4 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |