1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1956 Morgan 4
To start off, 1968 Abarth 1300 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,280 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Abarth 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Abarth 1300 (124 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1956 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morgan 4 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300.
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, 1968 Abarth 1300 (131 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1968 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1956 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Abarth | Morgan |
| Model | 1300 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2450 mm |
