1956 Austin A 90 vs. 1978 Morgan 4
To start off, 1978 Morgan 4 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 85 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 90 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1978 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, 1956 Austin A 90 (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Morgan 4. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 90 | 1978 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Austin | Morgan |
Model | A 90 | 4 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2450 mm |