1982 Ford Falcon vs. 1984 Morgan 4
To start off, 1984 Morgan 4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Falcon (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1984 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1984 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Falcon weights approximately 545 kg more than 1984 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, 1982 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Falcon | 1984 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Falcon | 4 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3271 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2450 mm |