1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1989 Morgan 4
To start off, 1989 Morgan 4 is newer by 29 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 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 297 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Morgan 4 (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1989 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 55 | 1989 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Austin | Morgan |
Model | A 55 | 4 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |