1968 Isuzu 117 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 Isuzu 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Isuzu 117 would be higher. At 1,818 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Isuzu 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Isuzu 117 (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1973 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Isuzu 117 should accelerate faster than 1973 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1973 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 Isuzu 117 (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Isuzu 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Isuzu 117 | 1973 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Isuzu | Morgan |
| Model | 117 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1818 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
