1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1997 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1997 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 47 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 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 46 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 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 | 1997 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Austin | Morgan |
Model | A 40 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2500 mm |