1973 Ford Granada vs. 1995 Morgan 4
To start off, 1995 Morgan 4 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Granada (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1995 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1995 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Granada weights approximately 542 kg more than 1995 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, 1973 Ford Granada (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Morgan 4. 1973 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1995 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1995 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Granada | 1995 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Granada | 4 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |