1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1973 Morgan 4
To start off, 1973 Morgan 4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1973 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1973 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 867 kg more than 1973 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 Mustang (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 1973 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Mustang | 4 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5753 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1527 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2450 mm |