1978 Ford Cortina vs. 1994 Morgan 4
To start off, 1994 Morgan 4 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1978 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Cortina weights approximately 140 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Cortina. (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Cortina | 1994 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Cortina | 4 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |