1971 Ford GT 70 vs. 1960 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1971 Ford GT 70 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Morgan Plus 4 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1971 Ford GT 70. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford GT 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1971 Ford GT 70. 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, 1960 Morgan Plus 4 (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford GT 70. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford GT 70.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford GT 70 | 1960 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | GT 70 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2440 mm |