1968 Morgan 4 vs. 1985 Morgan 4
To start off, 1985 Morgan 4 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1968 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Morgan 4 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1968 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 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Morgan 4 | 1985 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Morgan | Morgan |
| Model | 4 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2450 mm |
