1967 Morgan 4 vs. 1968 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1968 Peugeot 404 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 404. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Peugeot 404. (133 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Morgan 4 | 1968 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Morgan | Peugeot |
Model | 4 | 404 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |