1968 Lotus Elan vs. 1992 Morgan 4
To start off, 1992 Morgan 4 is newer by 24 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lotus Elan (116 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1992 Morgan 4. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1992 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Morgan 4 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1968 Lotus Elan.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lotus Elan | 1992 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Lotus | Morgan |
| Model | Elan | 4 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
