1970 Morgan 4 vs. 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk
To start off, 1970 Morgan 4 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk would be higher. At 3,041 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1970 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk should accelerate faster than 1970 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk weights approximately 690 kg more than 1970 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, 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morgan 4. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morgan 4. 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk has automatic transmission and 1970 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1970 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Morgan 4 | 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk | |
Make | Morgan | Studebaker |
Model | 4 | Silver Hawk |
Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3041 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3070 mm |