1991 Ford Granada vs. 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1991 Ford Granada is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Granada (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (104 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Granada weights approximately 597 kg more than 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. 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, 1991 Ford Granada (275 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. 1991 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus has manual transmission. 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1991 Ford Granada | 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Granada | Plus 4 Plus |
Year Released | 1991 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2935 cc | 2138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3350 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |