1958 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1955 Morgan 4
To start off, 1958 Cadillac Sixty is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 5,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Cadillac Sixty (189 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1955 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Cadillac Sixty should accelerate faster than 1955 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 1585 kg more than 1955 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Cadillac Sixty | 1955 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Morgan |
| Model | Sixty | 4 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5980 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2235 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 3670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3390 mm | 2450 mm |
