1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1991 Morgan 4
To start off, 1991 Morgan 4 is newer by 15 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Morgan 4 (104 HP) has 47 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 155 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1991 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Taunus | 4 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 104 HP |
Torque | 92 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |