1979 Ford Ranchero vs. 1993 Morgan 4
To start off, 1993 Morgan 4 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Ranchero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Ranchero would be higher. At 1,992 cc, 1979 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Ranchero weights approximately 45 kg more than 1993 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, 1979 Ford Ranchero (170 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Morgan 4. (160 Nm). This means 1979 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Morgan 4. 1979 Ford Ranchero has automatic transmission and 1993 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1993 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Ranchero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Ranchero | 1993 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Ranchero | 4 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 1796 cc |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 160 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 880 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2450 mm |