1982 Ford Meteor vs. 1955 Morgan 4

To start off, 1982 Ford Meteor is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Meteor (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1955 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1955 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Meteor weights approximately 235 kg more than 1955 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1955 Morgan 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Ford Meteor, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Meteor (117 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morgan 4.

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