1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1972 Morgan 4
To start off, 1972 Morgan 4 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 2200 would be higher. At 2,161 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 2200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 2200 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1972 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1972 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 2200 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1972 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, 1959 Abarth 2200 (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1972 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Abarth | Morgan |
| Model | 2200 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2450 mm |
