1969 Holden Monaro vs. 1996 Morgan 4
To start off, 1996 Morgan 4 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Monaro (296 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1996 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1996 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Monaro weights approximately 525 kg more than 1996 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 Holden Monaro (516 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Holden Monaro | 1996 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Holden | Morgan |
Model | Monaro | 4 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 516 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2450 mm |