2005 Morgan 4 vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 4. (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 734 kg more than 2005 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 4. 2011 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2005 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 2005 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Morgan 4 | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Morgan | Ford |
Model | 4 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |