1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1970 Morgan 4
To start off, 1970 Morgan 4 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 70 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1970 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:
1952 Austin A 70 | 1970 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Austin | Morgan |
Model | A 70 | 4 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |