1972 Ford Mustang vs. 2000 Morgan 4
To start off, 2000 Morgan 4 is newer by 28 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 4,090 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 480 kg more than 2000 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 Mustang (254 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 2000 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Mustang | 4 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4090 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 50 L |
