1960 Morgan 4 vs. 1969 ZAZ 966
To start off, 1969 ZAZ 966 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Morgan 4 (34 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1969 ZAZ 966. (27 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1969 ZAZ 966. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 ZAZ 966 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1960 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, 1960 Morgan 4 (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 ZAZ 966. (52 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1960 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 ZAZ 966.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Morgan 4 | 1969 ZAZ 966 | |
Make | Morgan | ZAZ |
Model | 4 | 966 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2170 mm |