1965 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1981 Morgan 4
To start off, 1981 Morgan 4 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Morgan 4 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. 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, 1981 Morgan 4 (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1981 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Abarth | Morgan |
Model | Mono 1000 | 4 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2450 mm |