1956 Morgan 4 vs. 1995 Morgan 4
To start off, 1995 Morgan 4 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1956 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Morgan 4 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1956 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, 1995 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1995 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Morgan 4 | 1995 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Morgan | Morgan |
Model | 4 | 4 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2450 mm |