1988 Ford Sierra vs. 1973 Morgan 4
To start off, 1988 Ford Sierra 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. Both 1988 Ford Sierra and 1973 Morgan 4 are equipped with a 1,597 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1988 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Sierra weights approximately 355 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1973 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Sierra | 1973 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Sierra | 4 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2450 mm |