1977 Ford Taunus vs. 1986 Morgan 4
To start off, 1986 Morgan 4 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 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 195 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Morgan 4 (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 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 | 1986 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Taunus | 4 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1292 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |