1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2001 Morgan 4
To start off, 2001 Morgan 4 is newer by 42 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 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2001 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 2001 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 135 kg more than 2001 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 Greyhound (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Morgan 4. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 2001 Morgan 4 | |
Make | AC | Morgan |
Model | Greyhound | 4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |