1968 Morgan 4 vs. 1968 Peugeot 504
To start off, both 1968 Morgan 4 and 1968 Peugeot 504 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Peugeot 504 (93 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1968 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1968 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Peugeot 504 (168 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Morgan 4 | 1968 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Morgan | Peugeot |
Model | 4 | 504 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2900 mm |