1960 Isuzu Minx vs. 1997 Morgan 4
To start off, 1997 Morgan 4 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Isuzu Minx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Isuzu Minx would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1960 Isuzu Minx. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1960 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 60 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Morgan 4 (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Isuzu Minx. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Isuzu Minx | 1997 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Isuzu | Morgan |
| Model | Minx | 4 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1491 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |
