1956 Morgan 4 vs. 1992 Porsche 968
To start off, 1992 Porsche 968 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 968 (241 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1956 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 968 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1956 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, 1992 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Morgan 4 | 1992 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Morgan | Porsche |
| Model | 4 | 968 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
