2006 Morgan 44 vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2006 Morgan 44 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Morgan 44 (115 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Morgan 44 should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 330 kg more than 2006 Morgan 44.
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, 1979 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Morgan 44.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Morgan 44 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Morgan | Peugeot |
Model | 44 | 505 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2750 mm |