1954 Austin A 70 vs. 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 70 weights approximately 459 kg more than 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
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, 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 70 | 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
Make | Austin | Morgan |
Model | A 70 | Plus 4 Plus |
Year Released | 1954 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3350 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |