1964 Austin A 40 vs. 1956 Morgan 4
To start off, 1964 Austin A 40 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin A 40 (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1956 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 40 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1956 Morgan 4. 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, 1964 Austin A 40 (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 40 | 1956 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Austin | Morgan |
Model | A 40 | 4 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 82 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2450 mm |