2005 Ford E-250 vs. 1996 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2005 Ford E-250 is newer by 9 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1996 Morgan Plus 4. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1996 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford E-250 weights approximately 1384 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford E-250 (388 Nm) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm). This means 2005 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford E-250 | 1996 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | E-250 | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2304 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2500 mm |
