1950 Austin A 90 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 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 90. (88 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 90 weights approximately 535 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 Austin A 90 (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 90 | 1981 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Austin | Morgan |
Model | A 90 | 4 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |