1976 Ford Torino vs. 1960 Morgan 4
To start off, 1976 Ford Torino is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 4,090 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Torino (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1960 Morgan 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1960 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Torino weights approximately 970 kg more than 1960 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 Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morgan 4. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Torino | 1960 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Torino | 4 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4090 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2450 mm |