1959 AC Aceca vs. 1986 Morgan 4
To start off, 1986 Morgan 4 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1986 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1986 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Aceca weights approximately 69 kg more than 1986 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, 1959 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Morgan 4. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Aceca | 1986 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | AC | Morgan |
| Model | Aceca | 4 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2450 mm |
