1968 Morgan 4 vs. 1989 Morgan 4
To start off, 1989 Morgan 4 is newer by 21 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. Both 1968 Morgan 4 and 1989 Morgan 4 are equipped with a 1,597 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1968 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Morgan 4. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Morgan 4 | 1989 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Morgan | Morgan |
Model | 4 | 4 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 133 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 | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2450 mm |