1998 Ford Scorpio vs. 1996 Morgan Plus 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 Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 310 kg more than 1996 Morgan Plus 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, 1996 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Scorpio | 1996 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Scorpio | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |