1969 Fiat 124 vs. 1989 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 124. (110 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 124 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1989 Morgan Plus 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, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1989 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 124 | 1989 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Morgan |
Model | 124 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2500 mm |