1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1979 Morgan 4
To start off, 1979 Morgan 4 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Morgan 4 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1960 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, 1979 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 850 | 1979 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Abarth | Morgan |
Model | 850 | 4 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 850 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2450 mm |