1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1986 Morgan 4
To start off, 1986 Morgan 4 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Morgan 4 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000. 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, 1986 Morgan 4 (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1986 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1986 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Abarth | Morgan |
Model | 1000 | 4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2450 mm |