1958 Austin A 95 vs. 1996 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1996 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A 95 weights approximately 436 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 95.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin A 95 | 1996 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Austin | Morgan |
Model | A 95 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2500 mm |