1968 Morgan 4 vs. 1977 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1977 Peugeot 504 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1977 Peugeot 504. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1977 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 606 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Peugeot 504. (133 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Morgan 4 | 1977 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Morgan | Peugeot |
| Model | 4 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2304 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2910 mm |
