1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 1989 Morgan 4
To start off, 1989 Morgan 4 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Gran Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Gran Torino would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Gran Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Morgan 4 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 1033 kg more than 1989 Morgan 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, 1972 Ford Gran Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Morgan 4. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Gran Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Gran Torino | 1989 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Gran Torino | 4 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |