1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1954 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1954 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Morgan Plus 4 (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 40 weights approximately 204 kg more than 1954 Morgan Plus 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, 1954 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1954 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 40 | 1954 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Austin | Morgan |
Model | A 40 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2440 mm |