1959 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1970 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1970 Peugeot 504 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,110 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Morgan Plus 4 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 504. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1959 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, 1959 Morgan Plus 4 (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Peugeot 504. (126 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Morgan Plus 4 | 1970 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Morgan | Peugeot |
Model | Plus 4 | 504 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2110 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |