2004 Ford Mustang vs. 1954 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 822 kg more than 1954 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (427 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Mustang | 1954 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Mustang | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1954 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2440 mm |