1967 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1960 Morgan 4
To start off, 1967 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 6,490 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Impala (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1960 Morgan 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1960 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 1289 kg more than 1960 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, 1967 Chevrolet Impala (556 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 484 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morgan 4. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morgan 4. 1967 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1960 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1960 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Chevrolet Impala | 1960 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Morgan |
Model | Impala | 4 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6490 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 556 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2450 mm |