1953 AC Ace vs. 1967 Morgan 4
To start off, 1967 Morgan 4 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 AC Ace would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 85 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 AC Ace weights approximately 102 kg more than 1967 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, 1953 AC Ace (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1953 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC Ace | 1967 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | AC | Morgan |
| Model | Ace | 4 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2450 mm |
