1954 Austin A 70 vs. 1994 Morgan 4
To start off, 1994 Morgan 4 is newer by 40 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, 1994 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Morgan 4 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 402 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1994 Morgan 4 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 | 1994 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Austin | Morgan |
Model | A 70 | 4 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 50 L |