2002 AC Aceca vs. 1955 Morgan 4
To start off, 2002 AC Aceca is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Aceca (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1955 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1955 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 860 kg more than 1955 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
2002 AC Aceca | 1955 Morgan 4 | |
Make | AC | Morgan |
Model | Aceca | 4 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2450 mm |