1950 Austin A 70 vs. 2005 Morgan 4
To start off, 2005 Morgan 4 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 70 weights approximately 390 kg more than 2005 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:
1950 Austin A 70 | 2005 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Austin | Morgan |
Model | A 70 | 4 |
Year Released | 1950 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |