1979 Ford Granada vs. 1971 Morgan 4
To start off, 1979 Ford Granada is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Granada (96 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1971 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1971 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 840 kg more than 1971 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 Ford Granada (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Granada | 1971 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Granada | 4 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2450 mm |
