2009 Jeep Commander vs. 1979 Morgan 4

To start off, 2009 Jeep Commander is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Commander (305 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1979 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 1979 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Commander weights approximately 738 kg more than 1979 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, 2009 Jeep Commander (453 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Morgan 4. 2009 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 1979 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1979 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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