1990 Ford Fairlane vs. 1985 Morgan 4
To start off, 1990 Ford Fairlane is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1985 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1985 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 730 kg more than 1985 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, 1990 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Morgan 4. 1990 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1985 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1985 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Fairlane | 1985 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Fairlane | 4 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3948 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 186 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2450 mm |