1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1950 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1961 Austin A 40 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Morgan Plus 4 (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 2 kg more than 1961 Austin A 40. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1950 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1950 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin A 40 | 1950 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Austin | Morgan |
Model | A 40 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2440 mm |