1967 Morgan 4 vs. 1955 Morgan 4
To start off, 1967 Morgan 4 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1955 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Morgan 4 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1955 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, 1967 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1967 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Morgan 4 | 1955 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Morgan | Morgan |
| Model | 4 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2450 mm |
