2006 Morgan 44 vs. 1961 Morgan 4

To start off, 2006 Morgan 44 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Morgan 44 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Morgan 44 (115 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1961 Morgan 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Morgan 44 should accelerate faster than 1961 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Morgan 44 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1961 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, 2006 Morgan 44 (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morgan 4. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 Morgan 44 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morgan 4.

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