1959 Abarth 850 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 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Morgan 4 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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, 1972 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1972 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Abarth | Morgan |
Model | 850 | 4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2450 mm |