2000 Ford Mustang vs. 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 866 kg more than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (522 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Mustang | 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Mustang | 4 Plus 2100 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1628 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |