1996 Ford Mustang vs. 1997 Morgan 4
To start off, 1997 Morgan 4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mustang (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1997 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1997 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mustang weights approximately 510 kg more than 1997 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, 1996 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Mustang | 1997 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Mustang | 4 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 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 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |