1982 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Morgan Roadster
To start off, 2005 Morgan Roadster is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Mustang (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Morgan Roadster. (224 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Mustang weights approximately 543 kg more than 2005 Morgan Roadster. 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 Mustang (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan Roadster. (285 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Mustang | 2005 Morgan Roadster | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Mustang | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2500 mm |
