1990 Ford Mustang vs. 1959 Morgan 4
To start off, 1990 Ford Mustang is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Mustang (105 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1959 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Mustang weights approximately 610 kg more than 1959 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 Mustang (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Mustang | 1959 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Mustang | 4 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2450 mm |
