1949 Austin 16 vs. 1978 Morgan 4
To start off, 1978 Morgan 4 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1949 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin 16 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1978 Morgan 4.
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, 1949 Austin 16 (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Morgan 4. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1949 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin 16 | 1978 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Austin | Morgan |
Model | 16 | 4 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |