1959 Morgan 4 vs. 1954 Morris Minor
To start off, 1959 Morgan 4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Morgan 4 (33 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1954 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Morris Minor weights approximately 175 kg more than 1959 Morgan 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 Morgan 4 (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Morgan 4 | 1954 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Morgan | Morris |
| Model | 4 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2190 mm |
