1981 Ford Fairlane vs. 1948 Morris Ten Four
To start off, 1981 Ford Fairlane is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Ten Four. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Ten Four would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 470 kg more than 1948 Morris Ten Four.
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. 1981 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1948 Morris Ten Four has manual transmission. 1948 Morris Ten Four will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Fairlane | 1948 Morris Ten Four | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Fairlane | Ten Four |
Year Released | 1981 | 1948 |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2390 mm |