1987 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1949 Morris Six
To start off, 1987 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Thunderbird (193 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1949 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Morris Six weights approximately 284 kg more than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
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, 1949 Morris Six (133 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (91 Nm). This means 1949 Morris Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Thunderbird | 1949 Morris Six | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Thunderbird | Six |
Year Released | 1987 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 2215 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 133 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 40 L |