2002 Ford GT 40 vs. 1979 Morgan 4
To start off, 2002 Ford GT 40 is newer by 23 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1979 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1979 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 860 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, 1979 Morgan 4 (135 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1979 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford GT 40 | 1979 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | GT 40 | 4 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 135 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2450 mm |