1958 AC 2-Litre vs. 1954 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1958 AC 2-Litre is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. Both 1958 AC 2-Litre and 1954 Morgan Plus 4 are equipped with a 1,991 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Morgan Plus 4 (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1958 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1958 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 480 kg more than 1954 Morgan Plus 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, 1954 Morgan Plus 4 (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1958 AC 2-Litre | 1954 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | AC | Morgan |
Model | 2-Litre | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2440 mm |