1953 Austin A 70 vs. 1990 Morgan 4
To start off, 1990 Morgan 4 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 70 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1990 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 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 70 | 1990 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Austin | Morgan |
| Model | A 70 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 55 L |
