1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1984 Morgan 4
To start off, 1984 Morgan 4 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 40 weights approximately 207 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Morgan 4 (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1984 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 40 | 1984 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Austin | Morgan |
Model | A 40 | 4 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2450 mm |