1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 1998 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1998 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (212 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1998 Morgan Plus 4. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1998 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 695 kg more than 1998 Morgan Plus 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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Morgan Plus 4. 1973 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1998 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1998 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Fairlane | 1998 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Fairlane | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2500 mm |