1968 Fiat 850 vs. 2005 Morgan 4
To start off, 2005 Morgan 4 is newer by 37 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), 2005 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan 4 (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Morgan 4 weights approximately 244 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, 2005 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Morgan |
| Model | 850 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 841 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 50 L |
