1956 MG MGA vs. 1958 Morgan 4
To start off, 1958 Morgan 4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 MG MGA would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 MG MGA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 MG MGA (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1958 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1958 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 MG MGA weights approximately 250 kg more than 1958 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 MG MGA (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1956 MG MGA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 MG MGA | 1958 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | MG | Morgan |
| Model | MGA | 4 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2450 mm |
