1971 Ford 17 vs. 1972 Morgan 4
To start off, 1972 Morgan 4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1971 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford 17 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford 17 | 1972 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | 17 | 4 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |