1987 Austin Maestro vs. 1959 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1987 Austin Maestro is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Morgan Plus 4 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1987 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1987 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Austin Maestro weights approximately 90 kg more than 1959 Morgan Plus 4.
Because 1959 Morgan Plus 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Morgan Plus 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Austin Maestro, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Morgan Plus 4 (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Austin Maestro | 1959 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Austin | Morgan |
Model | Maestro | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |