1958 Fiat 1400 vs. 1974 Morgan 4
To start off, 1974 Morgan 4 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1974 Morgan 4.
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, 1974 Morgan 4 (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1974 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat 1400 | 1974 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Morgan |
| Model | 1400 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |
