1970 Morgan 4 vs. 2013 Ford Flex

To start off, 2013 Ford Flex is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford Flex is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Flex (281 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1970 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 1970 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Flex weights approximately 1446 kg more than 1970 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 Ford Flex is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Morgan 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Flex will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Ford Flex (346 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morgan 4. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morgan 4. 2013 Ford Flex has automatic transmission and 1970 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1970 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Flex will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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