1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1974 Peugeot 504 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 448 kg more than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100.
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 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (108 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Morgan | Peugeot |
| Model | 4 Plus 2100 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2088 cc | 1944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |
