1995 Ford Mustang vs. 1987 Morgan 4
To start off, 1995 Ford Mustang is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Mustang (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1987 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1987 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Mustang weights approximately 565 kg more than 1987 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, 1995 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Mustang | 1987 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Mustang | 4 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |
