1987 Morgan 4 vs. 1978 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1987 Morgan 4 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1978 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1978 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1987 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, 1978 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Morgan 4 | 1978 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Morgan | Peugeot |
Model | 4 | 504 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1330 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 |