1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1996 Morgan 4
To start off, 1996 Morgan 4 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Morgan 4 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1959 Austin A 40. 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, 1996 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 40 | 1996 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Austin | Morgan |
Model | A 40 | 4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 50 L |