1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP) has 50 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 175 kg more than 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
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, 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Cortina | Plus 4 Plus |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2450 mm |
