2002 Morgan 4 vs. 1968 Peugeot 504
To start off, 2002 Morgan 4 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 504. (93 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 390 kg more than 2002 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, 1968 Peugeot 504 (168 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Morgan 4 | 1968 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Morgan | Peugeot |
| Model | 4 | 504 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| 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 | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2900 mm |
