1959 Morgan 4 vs. 1959 Peugeot 403
To start off, both 1959 Morgan 4 and 1959 Peugeot 403 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,466 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Peugeot 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Peugeot 403 (56 HP @ 4650 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1959 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Peugeot 403 should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1959 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Morgan 4 | 1959 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | Morgan | Peugeot |
| Model | 4 | 403 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1466 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |
