1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1955 Morgan Plus 4

To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 767 kg more than 1955 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morgan Plus 4.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Ford Scorpio 1955 Morgan Plus 4
Make Ford Morgan
Model Scorpio Plus 4
Year Released 1995 1955
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2499 cc 1989 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 114 HP 96 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 270 Nm 166 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1607 kg 840 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 3660 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1430 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1330 mm