2006 Morgan 44 vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2006 Morgan 44 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (222 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2006 Morgan 44. (115 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2006 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 790 kg more than 2006 Morgan 44. 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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Morgan 44. 1994 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2006 Morgan 44 has manual transmission. 2006 Morgan 44 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Morgan 44 | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Morgan | Ford |
| Model | 44 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2930 mm |
