1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 1994 Morgan 4
To start off, 1994 Morgan 4 is newer by 22 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Gran Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 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 799 kg more than 1994 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Gran Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Gran Torino | 1994 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Gran Torino | 4 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 50 L |