1988 Ford Falcon vs. 2001 Morgan 4
To start off, 2001 Morgan 4 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2001 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2001 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 494 kg more than 2001 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 Falcon (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Morgan 4. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Falcon | 2001 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Falcon | 4 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2450 mm |
