1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1999 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 AC Greyhound. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 AC Greyhound would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 95 kg more than 1999 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, 1959 AC Greyhound (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1999 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | AC | Morgan |
Model | Greyhound | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2500 mm |