1997 Ford Mustang vs. 1950 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Mustang (590 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 533 more horse power than 1950 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1950 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Mustang weights approximately 168 kg more than 1950 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, 1997 Ford Mustang (728 Nm) has 576 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morgan Plus 4. (152 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Mustang | 1950 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Mustang | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1950 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 590 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 728 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |
