1974 Ford Maverick vs. 1959 Morgan 4
To start off, 1974 Ford Maverick is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Maverick (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1959 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Maverick weights approximately 565 kg more than 1959 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, 1974 Ford Maverick (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Maverick | 1959 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Maverick | 4 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2450 mm |
