1959 Holden FE vs. 1977 Morgan 4
To start off, 1977 Morgan 4 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Holden FE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Holden FE would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Holden FE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1959 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Holden FE weights approximately 320 kg more than 1977 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, 1959 Holden FE (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Holden FE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Holden FE | 1977 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Holden | Morgan |
| Model | FE | 4 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2450 mm |
