1966 Fiat 124 vs. 2005 Morgan Plus 8
To start off, 2005 Morgan Plus 8 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 3,945 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Morgan Plus 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan Plus 8 (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 124. (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan Plus 8 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Morgan Plus 8 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1966 Fiat 124. 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, 2005 Morgan Plus 8 (305 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 124. (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan Plus 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 124 | 2005 Morgan Plus 8 | |
| Make | Fiat | Morgan |
| Model | 124 | Plus 8 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 3945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
