1964 Lotus Elan vs. 1978 Morgan 4
To start off, 1978 Morgan 4 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Lotus Elan (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1978 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1978 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Morgan 4 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1964 Lotus Elan.
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, 1964 Lotus Elan (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Morgan 4. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1964 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Lotus Elan | 1978 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Lotus | Morgan |
| Model | Elan | 4 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2450 mm |
