1972 Ford Fairlane vs. 1988 Morgan 4
To start off, 1988 Morgan 4 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Fairlane (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1988 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1988 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 625 kg more than 1988 Morgan 4. 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, 1972 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Fairlane | 1988 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Fairlane | 4 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |