1977 Ford Taunus vs. 1974 Morgan 4
To start off, 1977 Ford Taunus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Morgan 4 (85 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Taunus weights approximately 485 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Morgan 4 (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Taunus | 1974 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Taunus | 4 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 91 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |