1950 Austin A 70 vs. 2005 Morgan 44
To start off, 2005 Morgan 44 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 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan 44 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan 44 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 240 kg more than 2005 Morgan 44.
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, 2005 Morgan 44 (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan 44 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 70 | 2005 Morgan 44 | |
Make | Austin | Morgan |
Model | A 70 | 44 |
Year Released | 1950 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 55 L |