1988 Ford Fairlane vs. 1973 Morgan 4
To start off, 1988 Ford Fairlane is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Fairlane (138 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1973 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1973 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 970 kg more than 1973 Morgan 4. 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, 1988 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Fairlane | 1973 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Fairlane | 4 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4089 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |