1980 Ford Cortina vs. 1956 Morgan 4
To start off, 1980 Ford Cortina is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Cortina (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1956 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1956 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Cortina weights approximately 352 kg more than 1956 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, 1980 Ford Cortina (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Cortina | 1956 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Cortina | 4 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2450 mm |
