1978 Morgan 4 vs. 1988 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1988 Ford Meteor is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Morgan 4 would be higher. Both 1978 Morgan 4 and 1988 Ford Meteor are equipped with a 1,597 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Because 1978 Morgan 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Ford Meteor, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Morgan 4 (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor. 1988 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 1978 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1978 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Morgan 4 | 1988 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Morgan | Ford |
Model | 4 | Meteor |
Year Released | 1978 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |