1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1980 Morgan 4
To start off, 1980 Morgan 4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1980 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1980 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 456 kg more than 1980 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1980 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Taunus | 4 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |
