1970 Lotus 72 vs. 1970 Morgan 4
To start off, both 1970 Lotus 72 and 1970 Morgan 4 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Lotus 72 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lotus 72 (429 HP @ 10000 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 1970 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lotus 72 should accelerate faster than 1970 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Morgan 4 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1970 Lotus 72.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Lotus 72 | 1970 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Lotus | Morgan |
| Model | 72 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 429 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 660 kg |
