2000 Ford TS-50 vs. 1979 Morgan 4

To start off, 2000 Ford TS-50 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford TS-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford TS-50 (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1979 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford TS-50 should accelerate faster than 1979 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford TS-50 weights approximately 548 kg more than 1979 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, 2000 Ford TS-50 (175 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Morgan 4. (135 Nm). This means 2000 Ford TS-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Morgan 4. 2000 Ford TS-50 has automatic transmission and 1979 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1979 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford TS-50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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