1999 Morgan 4 vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1999 Morgan 4 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Peugeot 504 would be higher. Both 1999 Morgan 4 and 1974 Peugeot 504 are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 284 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Morgan 4 | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Morgan | Peugeot |
Model | 4 | 504 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |