1981 Ford Mustang vs. 1992 Morgan 4
To start off, 1992 Morgan 4 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Morgan 4 (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1981 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Mustang weights approximately 320 kg more than 1992 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, 1981 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Mustang | 1992 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Mustang | 4 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2450 mm |