1984 Ford Granada vs. 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100
To start off, 1984 Ford Granada is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Granada (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Granada weights approximately 473 kg more than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. 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, 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Granada | 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Granada | 4 Plus 2100 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2440 mm |