1958 Jeep CJ vs. 1958 Morgan 4
To start off, both 1958 Jeep CJ and 1958 Morgan 4 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Jeep CJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Jeep CJ (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1958 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Jeep CJ should accelerate faster than 1958 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jeep CJ weights approximately 530 kg more than 1958 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Jeep CJ is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Morgan 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Jeep CJ will offer significantly more control. 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 Jeep CJ (326 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1958 Jeep CJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Jeep CJ | 1958 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Jeep | Morgan |
| Model | CJ | 4 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2450 mm |
