1971 Ford Maverick vs. 1957 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1971 Ford Maverick is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Morgan Plus 4 (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1971 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Maverick weights approximately 420 kg more than 1957 Morgan Plus 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, 1971 Ford Maverick (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morgan Plus 4. (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Maverick | 1957 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Maverick | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2780 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2440 mm |