1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1997 Morgan 4
To start off, 1997 Morgan 4 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (90 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 65 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Morgan 4 (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1997 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Cortina | 4 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |