1970 Fiat 124 vs. 2005 Morgan 4
To start off, 2005 Morgan 4 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan 4 (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 124. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Morgan 4 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1970 Fiat 124. 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, 2005 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 124 | 2005 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Morgan |
| Model | 124 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2540 mm |
