2003 Ford Mustang vs. 1996 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 7 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1996 Morgan Plus 4. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1996 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Mustang weights approximately 656 kg more than 1996 Morgan Plus 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, 2003 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Morgan Plus 4. 2003 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1996 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1996 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Ford Mustang | 1996 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Mustang | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |