2006 Ford Bantam vs. 1984 Morgan 4

To start off, 2006 Ford Bantam is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Morgan 4 would be higher. Both 2006 Ford Bantam and 1984 Morgan 4 are equipped with a 1,597 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Bantam weights approximately 419 kg more than 1984 Morgan 4.

Because 1984 Morgan 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Bantam, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Ford Bantam (179 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Morgan 4.

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