1948 Morgan F Super vs. 1970 Riley 4
To start off, 1970 Riley 4 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morgan F Super. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morgan F Super would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Riley 4 (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1948 Morgan F Super. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1948 Morgan F Super.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Morgan F Super | 1970 Riley 4 | |
Make | Morgan | Riley |
Model | F Super | 4 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1267 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2530 mm |