1973 Ford Cortina vs. 2006 Morgan Plus 8
To start off, 2006 Morgan Plus 8 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Morgan Plus 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Morgan Plus 8 (187 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1973 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Morgan Plus 8 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Morgan Plus 8 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1973 Ford Cortina. 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, 2006 Morgan Plus 8 (306 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Morgan Plus 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Cortina | 2006 Morgan Plus 8 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Cortina | Plus 8 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 50 L |
