1960 Fiat 1200 vs. 1994 Morgan 4
To start off, 1994 Morgan 4 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Morgan 4 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1960 Fiat 1200. 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, 1994 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 1200. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 1200 | 1994 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Morgan |
| Model | 1200 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 50 L |
