1989 Ford Corsair vs. 1995 Morgan 4
To start off, 1995 Morgan 4 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1989 Ford Corsair. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Corsair weights approximately 160 kg more than 1995 Morgan 4.
Because 1995 Morgan 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Ford Corsair, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Ford Corsair (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Corsair | 1995 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Corsair | 4 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2450 mm |