1965 Holden EH vs. 1996 Morgan 4
To start off, 1996 Morgan 4 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Holden EH. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Holden EH would be higher. At 2,930 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Holden EH is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Holden EH weights approximately 305 kg more than 1996 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, 1965 Holden EH (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Morgan 4. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Morgan 4. 1965 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1996 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1996 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Holden EH will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Holden EH | 1996 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Holden | Morgan |
Model | EH | 4 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2930 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2450 mm |