1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1964 Morgan 4
To start off, 1964 Morgan 4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1964 Morgan 4. (55 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1964 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Morgan 4 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700.
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:
1960 Abarth 700 | 1964 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Abarth | Morgan |
Model | 700 | 4 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2450 mm |