1976 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2005 Morgan 4
To start off, 2005 Morgan 4 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Thunderbird (135 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 740 kg more than 2005 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 Thunderbird (317 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 4. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 4. 1976 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 2005 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 2005 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Thunderbird | 2005 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Thunderbird | 4 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2450 mm |