1953 Hudson Hornet 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 Hudson Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Hudson Hornet would be higher. At 4,810 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Hudson Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Hudson Hornet (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1990 Morgan 4. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Hornet should accelerate faster than 1990 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 935 kg more than 1990 Morgan 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.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Hudson Hornet | 1990 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Hudson | Morgan |
Model | Hornet | 4 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4810 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2450 mm |