1985 Morgan 4 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1985 Morgan 4 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 231 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Morgan 4 (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1985 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 1985 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1985 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Taunus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Morgan 4 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Morgan | Ford |
Model | 4 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1985 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2590 mm |