1955 Morgan 4 vs. 1981 Morgan 4
To start off, 1981 Morgan 4 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1955 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Morgan 4 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1955 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. Let's talk about torque, 1981 Morgan 4 (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1981 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Morgan 4 | 1981 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Morgan | Morgan |
Model | 4 | 4 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2450 mm |