1962 Austin A 40 vs. 1980 Morgan 4
To start off, 1980 Morgan 4 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 40 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin A 40 | 1980 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Austin | Morgan |
Model | A 40 | 4 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2450 mm |