1972 Ford GT 40 vs. 1958 Morgan 4

To start off, 1972 Ford GT 40 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 1958 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1958 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 GT 40 (85 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morgan 4. (73 Nm). This means 1972 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morgan 4.

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