1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1957 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1959 Austin A 55 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Morgan Plus 4 (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 55 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Morgan Plus 4 (166 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 1957 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 55 | 1957 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Austin | Morgan |
| Model | A 55 | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2440 mm |
