1976 Ford LTD vs. 1948 Morris Six
To start off, 1976 Ford LTD is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Six would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford LTD weights approximately 656 kg more than 1948 Morris Six.
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, 1976 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Six. (135 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1976 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Six. 1976 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1948 Morris Six has manual transmission. 1948 Morris Six will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford LTD | 1948 Morris Six | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | LTD | Six |
Year Released | 1976 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5762 cc | 2215 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2800 mm |