1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1963 Morgan 4
To start off, 1963 Morgan 4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Morgan 4 (55 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 55 weights approximately 462 kg more than 1963 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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 55 | 1963 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Austin | Morgan |
Model | A 55 | 4 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2450 mm |