1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1973 Morgan 4
To start off, 1973 Morgan 4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 850 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 1973 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Morgan |
| Model | 850 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2450 mm |
