1997 Ford Mustang vs. 1955 Morgan 4
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Mustang weights approximately 286 kg more than 1955 Morgan 4.
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 (678 Nm) has 605 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morgan 4. (73 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Mustang | 1955 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Mustang | 4 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 33 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |
