1973 AC 428 vs. 1990 Morgan 4
To start off, 1990 Morgan 4 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1990 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1990 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 AC 428 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1990 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, 1973 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 507 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1973 AC 428 | 1990 Morgan 4 | |
Make | AC | Morgan |
Model | 428 | 4 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7002 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 298 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 639 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2450 mm |