1998 Ford Scorpio vs. 1996 Morgan 4
To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1996 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1996 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 260 kg more than 1996 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, 1998 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Scorpio | 1996 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Scorpio | 4 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
