1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1969 Morgan 4
To start off, 1969 Morgan 4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Abarth 1300 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1969 Morgan 4.
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, 1969 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1969 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Abarth | Morgan |
| Model | 1300 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2450 mm |
