2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1970 Morgan 4
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Ranger (86 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1970 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1970 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 615 kg more than 1970 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, 2005 Ford Ranger (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morgan 4. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1970 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Ranger | 4 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 660 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2450 mm |