1996 Morgan 4 vs. 1970 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1996 Morgan 4 is newer by 26 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 2,112 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 504. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Morgan 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 332 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Morgan 4 (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Peugeot 504. (126 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Morgan 4 | 1970 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Morgan | Peugeot |
Model | 4 | 504 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2112 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1212 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2910 mm |