1949 Austin A 70 vs. 1990 Morgan 4
To start off, 1990 Morgan 4 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Morgan 4 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 70 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1990 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.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin A 70 | 1990 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Austin | Morgan |
Model | A 70 | 4 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |