1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1960 Morgan 4
To start off, 1960 Morgan 4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Berkeley Foursome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley Foursome would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Morgan 4 (34 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Morgan 4 weights approximately 324 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Morgan 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Foursome, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1960 Morgan 4 (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (48 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1960 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Morgan |
| Model | Foursome | 4 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 592 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 48 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2450 mm |
