1950 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1965 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1965 Peugeot 404 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Peugeot 404 (73 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1950 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Peugeot 404 should accelerate faster than 1950 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 303 kg more than 1950 Morgan Plus 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Peugeot 404. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1950 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Morgan Plus 4 | 1965 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Morgan | Peugeot |
Model | Plus 4 | 404 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1965 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2088 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 73 HP |
Torque | 152 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2650 mm |