1998 Ford Explorer vs. 1953 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1998 Ford Explorer is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Explorer (160 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1953 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1953 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Explorer weights approximately 1138 kg more than 1953 Morgan Plus 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ford Explorer (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morgan Plus 4. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Explorer | 1953 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Explorer | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1953 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2440 mm |
