1974 Ford Cortina vs. 1996 Morgan 4
To start off, 1996 Morgan 4 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1974 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Cortina weights approximately 65 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Morgan 4 (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Cortina | 1996 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Cortina | 4 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
