1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1972 Ford Gran Torino is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Gran Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Gran Torino weights approximately 856 kg more than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
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 Gran Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Gran Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Gran Torino | 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Gran Torino | Plus 4 Plus |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2450 mm |
