1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1998 Morgan 4
To start off, 1998 Morgan 4 is newer by 30 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Morgan 4 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1968 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, 1998 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 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 | 1998 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Morgan |
| Model | 850 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 50 L |
