1998 Ford Ka vs. 1998 Morgan 4
To start off, both 1998 Ford Ka and 1998 Morgan 4 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1998 Ford Ka. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Ka.
Because 1998 Morgan 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford Ka, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Ka. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Ka | 1998 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Ka | 4 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |