1968 Lotus Elan vs. 1974 Morgan 4
To start off, 1974 Morgan 4 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lotus Elan (116 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1974 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1974 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lotus Elan weights approximately 190 kg more than 1974 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 Lotus Elan (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Morgan 4. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lotus Elan | 1974 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Lotus | Morgan |
| Model | Elan | 4 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |
