1990 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1970 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1990 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 504. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Morgan Plus 4 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Peugeot 504. (167 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Morgan Plus 4 | 1970 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Morgan | Peugeot |
Model | Plus 4 | 504 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2750 mm |