1977 Ford Cortina vs. 2005 Morgan 4
To start off, 2005 Morgan 4 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan 4 (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 158 kg more than 2005 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, 1977 Ford Cortina (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Cortina | 2005 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Cortina | 4 |
Year Released | 1977 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |