2001 Ford Econovan vs. 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 620 kg more than 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
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, 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Econovan | 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Econovan | Plus 4 Plus |
Year Released | 2001 | 1964 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3350 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2450 mm |