1971 Fiat 124 vs. 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1971 Fiat 124 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 124 weights approximately 87 kg more than 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
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, 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 124 | 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
Make | Fiat | Morgan |
Model | 124 | Plus 4 Plus |
Year Released | 1971 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3350 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |