1969 Fiat 124 vs. 1960 Morgan 4
To start off, 1969 Fiat 124 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 124 (110 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1960 Morgan 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1960 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 124 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1960 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, 1969 Fiat 124 (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morgan 4. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 124 | 1960 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Morgan |
Model | 124 | 4 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2450 mm |