1994 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 2010 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2010 Ford Mustang is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mustang (315 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1994 Morgan Plus 4. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1994 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mustang weights approximately 683 kg more than 1994 Morgan Plus 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, 2010 Ford Mustang (440 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Morgan Plus 4. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Morgan Plus 4 | 2010 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Morgan | Ford |
| Model | Plus 4 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1603 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2720 mm |
