1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1994 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1994 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 160 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, 1994 Morgan Plus 4 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 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 | 1994 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Austin | Morgan |
Model | A 40 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2500 mm |