1988 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1969 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1969 Peugeot 404. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1969 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 141 kg more than 1988 Morgan Plus 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, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Peugeot 404. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Morgan Plus 4 | 1969 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Morgan | Peugeot |
Model | Plus 4 | 404 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1969 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |