1969 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1981 Morgan 4
To start off, 1981 Morgan 4 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,773 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lancia Flaminia (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1981 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1981 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 695 kg more than 1981 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 Lancia Flaminia (221 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lancia Flaminia | 1981 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Lancia | Morgan |
Model | Flaminia | 4 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2773 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2450 mm |