1986 Morgan 4 vs. 1986 Peugeot 505
To start off, both 1986 Morgan 4 and 1986 Peugeot 505 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Peugeot 505 (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1986 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1986 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 506 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Peugeot 505 (235 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Morgan 4. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Morgan 4 | 1986 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Morgan | Peugeot |
| Model | 4 | 505 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1331 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |
