1967 Fiat 124 vs. 1996 Morgan 4
To start off, 1996 Morgan 4 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Morgan 4 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1967 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, 1996 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 124 | 1996 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Morgan |
Model | 124 | 4 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |