1977 Ford Granada vs. 1954 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1977 Ford Granada is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Granada (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 655 kg more than 1954 Morgan Plus 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, 1977 Ford Granada (216 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. 1977 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1954 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1954 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Granada | 1954 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Granada | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2791 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1417 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2440 mm |