1979 Ford Cortina vs. 2003 Morgan 4
To start off, 2003 Morgan 4 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1979 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Cortina weights approximately 28 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Cortina | 2003 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Cortina | 4 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |