1972 Ford Torino vs. 1984 Morgan 4
To start off, 1984 Morgan 4 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 1012 kg more than 1984 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 Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Torino | 1984 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Torino | 4 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 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 | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2450 mm |