2004 Morgan 4 vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 2004 Morgan 4 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Capri (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2004 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 265 kg more than 2004 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, 1974 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Morgan 4. 1974 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 2004 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 2004 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Morgan 4 | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | Morgan | Ford |
Model | 4 | Capri |
Year Released | 2004 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 72.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2570 mm |