2005 Ford Excursion vs. 1951 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 5,948 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (325 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1951 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1951 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2742 kg more than 1951 Morgan Plus 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Morgan Plus 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Ford Excursion (759 Nm) has 607 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morgan Plus 4. (152 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morgan Plus 4. 2005 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 1951 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1951 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Ford Excursion | 1951 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Excursion | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1951 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5948 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 759 Nm | 152 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3504 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2440 mm |