1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1996 Morgan 4
To start off, 1996 Morgan 4 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 40 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 40 | 1996 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Austin | Morgan |
Model | A 40 | 4 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |