1959 Maserati Tipo 61 vs. 2004 Morgan 4
To start off, 2004 Morgan 4 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Maserati Tipo 61. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 would be higher. At 2,890 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 (247 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2004 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 should accelerate faster than 2004 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Morgan 4 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1959 Maserati Tipo 61.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 | 2004 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Maserati | Morgan |
| Model | Tipo 61 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2890 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 600 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2450 mm |
