1958 AC Ace vs. 1978 Morgan 4
To start off, 1978 Morgan 4 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 AC Ace would be higher. At 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1978 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1978 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 AC Ace weights approximately 236 kg more than 1978 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, 1958 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Morgan 4. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1958 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1958 AC Ace | 1978 Morgan 4 | |
Make | AC | Morgan |
Model | Ace | 4 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2450 mm |