1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1955 Morgan 4
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1955 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1955 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA weights approximately 140 kg more than 1955 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, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1955 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Morgan |
| Model | GTA | 4 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2450 mm |
