1964 Morgan 4 vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1964 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Morgan 4 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Morgan | Peugeot |
| Model | 4 | 505 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2750 mm |
