2005 Morgan 44 vs. 1973 Morgan 4

To start off, 2005 Morgan 44 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,790 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Morgan 44 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan 44 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1973 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan 44 should accelerate faster than 1973 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Morgan 44 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1973 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, 2005 Morgan 44 (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan 44 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Morgan 4.

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