1990 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2005 Morgan 4
To start off, 2005 Morgan 4 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Thunderbird (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 730 kg more than 2005 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 Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 4. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Thunderbird | 2005 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Thunderbird | 4 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
