1972 Ford Cortina vs. 1954 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1972 Ford Cortina is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Morgan Plus 4 (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1972 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Cortina weights approximately 282 kg more than 1954 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, 1954 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Cortina | 1954 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Cortina | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2440 mm |