2009 Ford E-150 vs. 1981 Morgan 4
To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1981 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1981 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford E-150 weights approximately 306 kg more than 1981 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, 2009 Ford E-150 (389 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Morgan 4. 2009 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 1981 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1981 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-150 | 1981 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | E-150 | 4 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2450 mm |