1965 Abarth OT vs. 1955 Morgan 4
To start off, 1965 Abarth OT is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Abarth OT (60 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1955 Morgan 4. (33 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Abarth OT should accelerate faster than 1955 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Abarth OT weights approximately 75 kg more than 1955 Morgan 4. 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, 1965 Abarth OT (81 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1965 Abarth OT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth OT | 1955 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Abarth | Morgan |
Model | OT | 4 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 33 HP |
Torque | 81 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2450 mm |