1967 Fiat 850 vs. 1999 Morgan 4
To start off, 1999 Morgan 4 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Morgan 4 weights approximately 148 kg more than 1967 Fiat 850. 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, 1999 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 850 | 1999 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Morgan |
Model | 850 | 4 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 732 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 50 L |