1985 Morgan 4 vs. 1978 Ford Cortina

To start off, 1985 Morgan 4 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1978 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Cortina weights approximately 285 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, 1978 Ford Cortina (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Morgan 4. 1978 Ford Cortina 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. 1978 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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