1976 Ford Maverick vs. 1967 Morgan 4
To start off, 1976 Ford Maverick is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1976 Ford Maverick. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Maverick weights approximately 600 kg more than 1967 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, 1976 Ford Maverick (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Maverick | 1967 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Maverick | 4 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 660 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 |
