1979 Ford Taunus vs. 2005 Morgan 44
To start off, 2005 Morgan 44 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,790 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Morgan 44 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan 44 (115 HP) has 58 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan 44 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Taunus weights approximately 40 kg more than 2005 Morgan 44.
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, 2005 Morgan 44 (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan 44 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Taunus | 2005 Morgan 44 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Taunus | 44 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1293 cc | 1790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 115 HP |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |
