1950 AC 2-Litre vs. 1981 Morgan 4
To start off, 1981 Morgan 4 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1950 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1950 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 666 kg more than 1981 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, 1950 AC 2-Litre (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1950 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 AC 2-Litre | 1981 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | AC | Morgan |
| Model | 2-Litre | 4 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2450 mm |
