1968 Morgan 4 vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1968 Morgan 4 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1959 Porsche 356. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Porsche 356 weights approximately 178 kg more than 1968 Morgan 4.
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 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1968 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Morgan 4 | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Morgan | Porsche |
Model | 4 | 356 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 838 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2110 mm |