1965 Abarth 1300 vs. 1965 Morgan 4
To start off, both 1965 Abarth 1300 and 1965 Morgan 4 were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Abarth 1300 (137 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1965 Morgan 4. (55 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1965 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Morgan 4 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1965 Abarth 1300.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth 1300 | 1965 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Abarth | Morgan |
| Model | 1300 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2450 mm |
