1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1954 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1961 Austin A 40 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Morgan Plus 4 (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 80 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, 1954 Morgan Plus 4 (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 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 | 1954 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Austin | Morgan |
Model | A 40 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2440 mm |