1956 Buick 40 vs. 1959 Morgan 4

To start off, 1959 Morgan 4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Buick 40 (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1959 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 940 kg more than 1959 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, 1956 Buick 40 (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan 4.

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